Top 3 Best Wapello Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 531 students in Wapello, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Wapello, IA are Wapello Elementary School, Wapello Junior High School and Wapello Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wapello have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wapello, IA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wapello Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 N Cedar
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Wapello Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Wapello Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wapello, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Wapello, IA include Wapello Elementary School, Wapello Junior High School and Wapello Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wapello, IA?
3 public schools are located in Wapello, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello, IA?
Wapello, IA public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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