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2 schools in Kalona

Iowa · Public K-12

Across the city, Kalona hosts 2 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 670 Iowa students (about 335 per school).

4-year change in Kalona

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
670
+70 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,692
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
670
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Mid-Prairie East Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-02255
Mid-Prairie Middle SchoolMiddle05-08415

About Kalona

Kalona, Iowa is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 670 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-school enrollment runs near 335, meaningfully below the state mean of about 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 12%: 600 students in SY 2020-21 versus 670 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Kalona discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Kalona, Iowa?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Kalona, with a combined enrollment of about 670.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Kalona?
Kalona has 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest public school in Kalona?
Mid-Prairie Middle School is the largest public school in Kalona by enrollment, with approximately 415 students.
What school districts serve Kalona?
Kalona public schools are operated by Mid-Prairie Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Kalona cover?
Public schools in Kalona serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.