For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,646 students in Waverly, IA (there are , serving 231 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Waverly, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, IA are Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Southeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waverly, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Gr: 9-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 5-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Waverly, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Gr: K-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Gr: 5-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Gr: K-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waverly, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Waverly, IA include Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
4 public schools are located in Waverly.
What percentage of students in Waverly go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Waverly are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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