For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 791 students in Pella, IA. The top-ranked public high school in Pella, IA is Pella High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pella, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Pella have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public high schools.
Pella, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pella High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pella, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pella High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Pella, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pella, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pella, IA include Pella High School. Pella has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Pella?
1 public high schools are located in Pella.
What is the racial composition of students in Pella?
Pella public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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