For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,231 students in Ottumwa, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA are Eisenhower Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottumwa, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2624 Marilyn Rd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5617
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5617
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1523 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 E. 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Traxler Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Gr: 3-6 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
James Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Benton
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
307 W. Mary St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668
Gr: 1-2 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Ottumwa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
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
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
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 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA include Eisenhower Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ottumwa?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ottumwa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa?
Ottumwa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ottumwa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ottumwa include: James Elementary School vs. Horace Mann Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Horace Mann Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School vs. James Elementary School
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