Best Schools in Ottumwa, SD
Ottumwa, SD has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 407 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Ottumwa greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ottumwa, SD
The top high schools in Ottumwa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kadoka Area High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Philip High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ottumwa, SD
The top middle schools in Ottumwa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philip Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ottumwa, SD
The top elementary schools in Ottumwa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philip Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 152 Students
2. Midland Elementary - 11
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kadoka Area School District 35-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
3. Milesville Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haakon School District 27-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ottumwa, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ottumwa, SD has a total population of 67 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ottumwa, SD
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ottumwa, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ottumwa, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ottumwa, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ottumwa, SD
How many schools are in Ottumwa, SD?
Ottumwa, SD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 407 students in total.
How do schools in Ottumwa perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Ottumwa score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Ottumwa greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ottumwa?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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