| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District | Blakesburg | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 964 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Cardinal Community School District | Agency | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1,074 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County has 3 public school districts covering 7 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 (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Wapello County, IA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Wapello County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Wapello County, IA?
Of the districts serving Wapello County, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 40th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.