For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Oelwein, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Oelwein, IA are Oelwein High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Oelwein have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Oelwein, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oelwein High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oelwein, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oelwein High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
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
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 136 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 high schools in Oelwein, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Oelwein, IA include Oelwein High School and Oelwein Online School.
How many public high schools are located in Oelwein?
2 public high schools are located in Oelwein.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelwein?
Oelwein public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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