For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,175 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 32%), 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Iola, KS (2026)
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N. Kentucky
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
300 East Jackson
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Iola, KS 66749
(620) 365-4715
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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