For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,646 students in Waverly, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 231 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Waverly, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Waverly, IA are Waverly-shell Rock Middle School, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High 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 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waverly, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 5-8
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 167 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Waverly, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Grades: 5-6
| 249 students
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Grades: K-4
| 225 students
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 Middle School, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
4 public schools are located in Waverly.
What percentage of students in Waverly go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Waverly are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
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 29% (majority Hispanic).
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