Shenandoah: Schools & Education
5 public schools serve Shenandoah. Shenandoah Elementary School is the largest at 375 students (grades 0-4). Total enrollment: 1,078 students.
- ~978 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 978 residents per school. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Shenandoah Comm School Distric |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,078 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 74 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.60 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 396 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 36.7% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Peru State College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 27.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Peru State College |
| Nearest College · City | Peru |
| Nearest College · Phone | (402) 872-3815 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 27.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Shenandoah Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 201 S Elm St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (712) 246-2315 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 51601 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2524 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 18.3% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12