For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,160 students in Oelwein, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Oelwein, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Oelwein, IA are Oelwein High School, Wings Park Elementary School and Oelwein Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelwein, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Oelwein have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oelwein, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oelwein High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Wings Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 8th Ave Ne
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Grades: 1-4
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Oelwein Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 12th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 8th Ave. Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
Oelwein, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
412 2nd Ave Nw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Grades: 2
| n/a students
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Grades: 1
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oelwein, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Oelwein, IA include Oelwein High School, Wings Park Elementary School and Oelwein Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oelwein, IA?
4 public schools are located in Oelwein, IA.
What percentage of students in Oelwein, IA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Oelwein, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oelwein, IA?
Oelwein, IA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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