For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 136 students in Oelwein, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Oelwein, IA is Oelwein Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelwein, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Oelwein have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oelwein, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Oelwein, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
412 2nd Ave Nw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Grades: 2
| n/a students
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Grades: 1
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oelwein, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Oelwein, IA include Oelwein Online School.
How many public preschools are located in Oelwein?
1 public preschools are located in Oelwein.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelwein?
Oelwein public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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