For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 855 students in Iola, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Iola, KS is Iola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iola, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Iola, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Iola, Kansas Public Schools (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 elementary schools in Iola, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iola, KS include Iola Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iola?
2 public elementary schools are located in Iola.
What is the racial composition of students in Iola?
Iola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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