For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,577 students in Warren County, IA (there are , serving 70 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Warren County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Warren County, IA are Irving Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and Orchard Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Warren County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 W Clinton
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9560
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9210 Happy Hollow Dr
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1850
Grades: 4-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Orchard Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 W North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1855
Grades: 2-3
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Martensdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Indianola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #66.
Norwalk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #77.
Hartford Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N. Vine
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0316
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0316
Grades: 4-5
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
Wilder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9540
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1109 E Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9550
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1111.
Norwalk Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: #1212.
Carlisle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Grades: PK-3
| 765 students
Rank: #1313.
Southeast Warren Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 N 5th
Milo, IA 50166
(641) 942-6216
Milo, IA 50166
(641) 942-6216
Grades: PK-3
| 130 students
Rank: #1414.
Carlisle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Scotchridge Rd
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1515.
Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Tyler St
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1616.
Southeast Warren Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 N Washington Ave
Lacona, IA 50139
(641) 534-4701
Lacona, IA 50139
(641) 534-4701
Grades: 4-6
| 92 students
Rank: #1717.
Indianola High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #1818.
Carlisle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #1919.
Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oviatt Elementary School
Magnet School
1130 North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Grades: PK-1
| 616 students
Warren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Grades: 1-5
| 112 students
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Warren County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Warren County, IA include Irving Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and Orchard Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Warren County?
20 public schools are located in Warren County.
What percentage of students in Warren County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Warren County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Warren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Warren County include: Carlisle High School vs. Indianola High School, Indianola High School vs. Carlisle High School, Norwalk Middle School vs. Norwalk Senior High School
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