For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,941 students in Adel, IA. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top-ranked public schools in Adel, IA are Adm Senior High School, Meadow View Elementary School and Adm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adel, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Adel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Adel, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 S. 15th Street
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4283
Gr: 2-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Adm Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Gr: 7-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 Grove St.
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4285
Gr: PK-1 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Adel, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Adel, IA include Adm Senior High School, Meadow View Elementary School and Adm Middle School. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Adel?
4 public schools are located in Adel.
What is the racial composition of students in Adel?
Adel public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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