Best Public High Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

Best Ottumwa Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,526 students in Ottumwa, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Ottumwa, IA are Ottumwa High School and Ottumwa Virtual Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ottumwa, IA public high schools have an score of 48% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 53% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Ottumwa, IA public high school have a of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ottumwa High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ottumwa High School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
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501 E 2nd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444

Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #22.

Ottumwa Virtual Learning

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597

Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: n/an/a

Gateway High School

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907 Gateway Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597

Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

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Ottumwa, Iowa 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Agassiz Elementary School (Closed 2014)

608 East Williams
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

Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Pickwick Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502

Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Wildwood Elementary School (Closed 2014)

438 Mckinley
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 high schools in Ottumwa, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Ottumwa, IA include Ottumwa High School and Ottumwa Virtual Learning.

How many public high schools are located in Ottumwa?

3 public high schools are located in Ottumwa.

What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa?

Ottumwa public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).