For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 172 students in Indianola, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Indianola, NE is Southwest Elementary-indianola. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianola, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Indianola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Indianola, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary-indianola
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 E St
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Indianola, NE 69034
(308) 364-2613
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Indianola, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Indianola, NE include Southwest Elementary-indianola.
How many public schools are located in Indianola?
1 public schools are located in Indianola.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola?
Indianola public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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