For the 2026 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 55% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Berdan St
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Gr: 7-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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%
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 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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