For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,143 students in Waverly, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 231 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Waverly, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, IA are Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Southeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waverly, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 5-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Gr: PK | 31 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Ridge Parkway
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Gr: K-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
401 30th Street Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Gr: K-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waverly, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, IA include Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
6 public schools are located in Waverly.
What percentage of students in Waverly go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Waverly are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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