For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 819 students in Oelwein, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oelwein, IA are Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein Middle School and Oelwein Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelwein, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oelwein have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oelwein, IA (2026-27)
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 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: #33.
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%
Oelwein, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Gr: 1 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oelwein, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oelwein, IA include Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein Middle School and Oelwein Online School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oelwein?
3 public elementary schools are located in Oelwein.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelwein?
Oelwein public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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