For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 936 students in Adel, IA. The top ranked public elementary school in Adel, IA is Meadow View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adel, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adel, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 S. 15th Street
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Gr: 2-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Gr: PK-1 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Adel, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adel, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adel, IA include Meadow View Elementary School. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adel?
2 public elementary schools are located in Adel.
What is the racial composition of students in Adel?
Adel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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