For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,153 students in 50662, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 50662, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50662, IA are Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein High School and Oelwein Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50662 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50662, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50662, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wings Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 8th Ave Ne
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Gr: 1-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Oelwein High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Oelwein Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 12th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50662, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50662, IA include Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein High School and Oelwein Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50662?
4 public schools are located in 50662.
What percentage of students in 50662 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 50662 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50662?
50662 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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