For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,180 students in Iola, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Iola, KS are Iola Sr High School and Iola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iola, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Iola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Iola, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iola Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Iola Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Street
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4785
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
300 East Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Iola, Kansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4840
Gr: 1-2 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
700 N Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: 3-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
209 S Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4860
Gr: PK-K | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iola, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Iola, KS include Iola Sr High School and Iola Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Iola?
4 public schools are located in Iola.
What is the racial composition of students in Iola?
Iola public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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