For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,472 students in Wapello County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wapello County, IA are Cardinal Junior High School, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School and Evans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Wapello County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wapello County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Berdan St
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Grades: 7-8
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Wapello County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Eddyville Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 Berdan St
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
407 South Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wapello County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wapello County, IA include Cardinal Junior High School, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School and Evans Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wapello County?
4 public middle schools are located in Wapello County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello County?
Wapello County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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