For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,495 students in Wapello County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA are Blakesburg Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Eddyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Wapello County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wapello County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blakesburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 S Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Grades: PK-4
| 517 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eddyville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
702 Vance Street
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4281
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4281
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-K
| 472 students
Wapello County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Eddyville Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 Berdan St
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
407 South Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA include Blakesburg Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Eddyville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wapello County, IA?
5 public preschools are located in Wapello County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello County, IA?
Wapello County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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