Pella: Schools & Education
Pella schools: 5 public schools. Pella High School is the largest at 764 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,491 students.
- ~2,144 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,144 residents per school. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Pella Comm School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,491 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 156 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 438 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 17.6% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | William Penn University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Oskaloosa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (641) 673-1001 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Pella Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 603 Main St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (641) 628-4268 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50219 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3185 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 13 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 47.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12