Best Schools in Wapello County, IA
Wapello County, IA has a total of 22 schools including 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 7,833 students attend Wapello County, IA schools. On average, schools in Wapello County 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 Wapello County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wapello County, IA
Wapello County, 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 Wapello County 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 Wapello County 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 Wapello County, IA
Wapello County, 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 Wapello County 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 Wapello County 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 Wapello County, IA
Wapello County, IA has 13 elementary schools with 3,892 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 Wapello County score 54% 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 Wapello County 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. Fremont Elementary
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Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
8. Wilson Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
9. Liberty Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 430 Students
10. James Elementary School
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Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 229 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wapello County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wapello County, IA has a total population of 35,437 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wapello County, 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 Wapello County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wapello County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wapello County, IA.
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 Wapello County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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