Best Public Preschools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

Best Ottumwa Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 650 students in Ottumwa, IA.

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

Ottumwa, IA public preschools have an score of 15% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 37% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

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

Best Public Preschools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ottumwa Virtual Learning

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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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

Pickwick Early Childhood Center

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1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179

Gr: PK-K | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

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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 preschools in Ottumwa, IA?

The top ranked public preschools in Ottumwa, IA include Ottumwa Virtual Learning.

How many public preschools are located in Ottumwa?

2 public preschools are located in Ottumwa.

What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa?

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