| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District | Blakesburg | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 964 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Cardinal Community School District | Agency | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,074 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Ottumwa Community School District | Ottumwa | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 4,990 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Wapello County compares
Together they enroll 7,028 students across 18 schools. The largest is Ottumwa Community School District with 4,990 students. Districts here average 3.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wapello County is Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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