Best 52501 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 746 students in 52501, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in 52501, IA are Evans Middle School and Ottumwa Virtual Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 52501 have an score of 52% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52501, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Evans Middle School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
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812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511

Gr: 7-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #22.

Ottumwa Virtual Learning

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597

Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 46%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 52501 Iowa

52501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Agassiz Elementary School (Closed 2014)

608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179

Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

907 Gateway Dr
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342

Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Pickwick Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502

Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Wildwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843

Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 52501, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 52501, IA include Evans Middle School and Ottumwa Virtual Learning.

How many public middle schools are located in 52501?

2 public middle schools are located in 52501.

What is the racial composition of students in 52501?

52501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).