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Best Ottumwa Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,231 students in Ottumwa, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA are Eisenhower Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottumwa, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2624 Marilyn Rd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5617
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1523 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 E. 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Traxler Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Gr: 3-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
James Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Benton
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Douma Elementary School
307 W. Mary St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668
Gr: 1-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ottumwa, Iowa

Ottumwa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agassiz Elementary School (Closed 2014)
608 East Williams
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
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Pickwick Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wildwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)
438 Mckinley
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 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA include Eisenhower Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ottumwa?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ottumwa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa?
Ottumwa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ottumwa are often viewed compared to one another?

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