For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 863 students in Waverly, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, IA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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
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 elementary schools in Waverly, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, IA include Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waverly?
2 public elementary schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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