| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Warren Community School District | Lacona | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 455 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Interstate 35 Community School District | New Virginia | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 842 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District | Martensdale | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 580 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Norwalk Community School District | Norwalk | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 3,574 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Carlisle Community School District | Carlisle | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,369 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Indianola Community School District | Ackworth | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 3,665 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Warren County compares
Together they enroll 11,485 students across 23 schools. The largest is Indianola Community School District with 3,665 students. Districts here average 7.7/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Warren County, Iowa
Warren County has 6 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Warren County is Southeast Warren Community School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Warren County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Warren County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Warren County, IA?
Of the districts serving Warren County, Southeast Warren Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.