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Best Pella Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,476 students in Pella, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 812 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Pella, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%). Pella has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked public schools in Pella, IA are Pella High School, Pella Middle School and Jefferson Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pella, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pella have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pella, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pella High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Pella Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
Gr: 7-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Intermediate
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-8267
Gr: 4-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Gr: PK-3 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Pella, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Webster Elementary School (Closed 2008)
401 Main St
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 schools in Pella, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pella, IA include Pella High School, Pella Middle School and Jefferson Intermediate. Pella has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Pella?
5 public schools are located in Pella.
What percentage of students in Pella go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Pella are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pella?
Pella public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pella are often viewed compared to one another?

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