Total enrollment
12,746
+1,067 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Ankeny
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
+2 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 85%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,746 students, rose 9% from the 11,679 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 16 to 18 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 76% over the same 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.