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Wapello County Public Schools

Wapello County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

17

public schools

Total Enrollment

6,871

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Wapello County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Wapello County has 3 district entries. Ottumwa Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Ottumwa has the most listed schools, with 11 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

17

in Wapello County

Reported Enrollment

6,871

17 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle2
High4
Other1

3 School Districts in Wapello County

Ottumwa Comm School District

11 schools
4,959 students

Cardinal Comm School District

3 schools
1,074 students

Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD

4 schools
964 students

17 Public Schools in Wapello County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 17 of 17 matching schools

Ottumwa High School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,317 students

Evans Middle School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Profile6–8Middle1,047 students

Pickwick Early Childhood Center

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–KGPrimary569 students

Cardinal Elementary

Cardinal Comm School District

Eldon, 52554 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary514 students

Liberty Elementary School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only3–5Primary430 students

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High

Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD

Eddyville, 52553 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High423 students

Wilson Elementary School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary345 students

Douma Elementary School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed only1–2Primary330 students

Eddyville Elementary

Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD

Eddyville, 52553 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary296 students

Cardinal Junior High

Cardinal Comm School District

Eldon, 52554 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle284 students

Cardinal High School

Cardinal Comm School District

Eldon, 52554 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High276 students

Horace Mann Elementary School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary240 students

Eisenhower Elementary School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary238 students

James Elementary School

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary229 students

The Gateway Center

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–12High187 students

Blakesburg Elementary

Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD

Blakesburg, 52536 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary119 students

Ottumwa Virtual Learning

Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, 52501 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–12Virtual27 students

Wapello County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Wapello County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Wapello County public school directory?

The directory lists 17 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Wapello County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Wapello County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Wapello County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Wapello County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Wapello County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Wapello County Education OverviewCounty school score: 45/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.