For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 230 students in Wapello, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Wapello, IA is Wapello Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wapello have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wapello, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wapello Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Cedar
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wapello, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Wapello, IA include Wapello Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wapello?
1 public preschools are located in Wapello.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello?
Wapello public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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