Total enrollment
12,746
+558 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
18 schools in Ankeny
Iowa · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Iowa, 18 sit inside Ankeny, collectively enrolling about 12,746 students (12 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).
4-year change in Ankeny
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
72,615
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
12,746
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
18
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbie Grove Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 445 |
| Ankeny Centennial High School | High | 10-12 | 1,470 |
| Ankeny High School | High | 10-12 | 1,375 |
| Ashland Ridge Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 548 |
| Crocker Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 489 |
| East Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 409 |
| Heritage Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 604 |
| Northeast Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 595 |
| Northview Middle School | High | 08-09 | 1,021 |
| Northwest Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 346 |
| Parkview Middle School | Middle | 06-07 | 865 |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Middle | 06-07 | 1,004 |
| Prairie Trail Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 526 |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 639 |
| Southeast Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 585 |
| Southview Middle School | High | 08-09 | 913 |
| Terrace Learning Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 361 |
| Westwood Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 551 |
About Ankeny
Ankeny, Iowa is home to 18 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 12,746 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.
Average school size in Ankeny is around 708 students, 88% above the Iowa average of about 376.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,746 students, rose 5% from the 12,188 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 17 to 18 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Ankeny discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.