For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,553 students in Wapello County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA are Eddyville Elementary School, Blakesburg Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wapello County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wapello County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eddyville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 Vance Street
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4281
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4281
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Blakesburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 S Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Gr: PK-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Gr: PK-K | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Wapello County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
907 Gateway Dr
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Eddyville Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 Berdan St
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
407 South Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Gr: 7-8
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA include Eddyville Elementary School, Blakesburg Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wapello County?
5 public preschools are located in Wapello County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello County?
Wapello County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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