Horace Mann Elementary School
1523 N Court St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
250
Math Proficiency
65%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
63%
Ottumwa High School
501 E 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
910
SAT Overall Score
1160
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
22
Cardinal Elementary School
5414 Highway 16, Eldon, IA 52554
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
495
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Douma Elementary School
307 W Mary St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Elementary School K to 1st
Students
327
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Cardinal High School
4045 Ashland Rd, Eldon, IA 52554
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
270
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Eddyville Elementary School
702 Vance St, Eddyville, IA 52553
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
274
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Cardinal Junior High
4045 Ashland Rd, Eldon, IA 52554
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
314
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Junior/Senior High School
1301 Berdan Ext, Eddyville, IA 52553
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
431
SAT Overall Score
1090
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Eisenhower Elementary School
2624 Marilyn Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
248
Math Proficiency
76%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
Blakesburg Elementary School
407 Wilson St, Blakesburg, IA 52536
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
103
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Fahrney Elementary
520 S Milner St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Elementary School 3rd to 5th
Students
489
Evans Middle School
812 Chester Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
684
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
James Elementary School
1001 N Benton St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
249
Math Proficiency
43%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
44%
Liberty Elementary School
50 Traxler Dr, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Middle School 2nd to 5th
Students
633
Math Proficiency
53%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
1112 N Van Buren Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
124
Wilson Elementary School
1102 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
335
Math Proficiency
49%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Calvary Baptist School
915 Overman Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
40
Ottumwa Christian School
438 McKinley Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
88
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Avg. Review Score
4.2
Seton Catholic Elementary School
117 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
106
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg. Review Score
4
For families seeking quality education in Wapello County, IA, the area offers 19 school options including the highly-rated Cardinal Elementary School (8/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 82% math proficiency and 77% reading proficiency. Wapello County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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