For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 330 students in Wapello, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wapello, IA are Wapello Elementary School and Wapello Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wapello have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wapello, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wapello Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Cedar
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Wapello Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-8131
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wapello, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wapello, IA include Wapello Elementary School and Wapello Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wapello?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wapello.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello?
Wapello public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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