Best Schools in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 7,707 students attend Ottumwa, IA schools. On average, schools in Ottumwa score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ottumwa greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA has 6 high schools with 2,583 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ottumwa score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ottumwa greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
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Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High
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Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
3. Ottumwa High School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
4. Cardinal High School
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. The Gateway Center
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA has 3 middle schools with 1,358 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ottumwa score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ottumwa greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cardinal Junior High
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Evans Middle School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, IA has 12 elementary schools with 3,766 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ottumwa score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ottumwa greatly exceed expectations.
1. Eisenhower Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 238 Students
2. Pekin Elementary School
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Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
3. Horace Mann Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
4. Cardinal Elementary
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
5. Eddyville Elementary
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Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
6. Blakesburg Elementary
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Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 119 Students
7. Wilson Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
8. Liberty Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 430 Students
9. James Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
10. Douma Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ottumwa, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ottumwa, IA has a total population of 27,682 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ottumwa, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ottumwa, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ottumwa, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ottumwa, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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