For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 397 students in Indianola, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Indianola, IA is Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianola, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Indianola have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Indianola, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Indianola, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Indianola, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Indianola, IA include Whittier Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Indianola?
1 public preschools are located in Indianola.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola?
Indianola public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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