Best Public Middle Schools in Wapello County (2025-26)

Best Wapello County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,472 students in Wapello County, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Wapello County, IA are Cardinal Junior High School, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School and Evans Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wapello County, IA public middle schools have an score of 55% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Wapello County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Wapello County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Cardinal Junior High School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
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4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
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1301 Berdan St
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288

Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Evans Middle School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
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812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511

Gr: 7-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #44.

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%

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Wapello County 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%

Eddyville Alternative School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1301 Berdan St
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288

Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Eddyville-blakesburg Middle School At Blakesburg (Closed 2011)

407 South Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203

Gr: 7-8

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 middle schools in Wapello County, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Wapello County, IA include Cardinal Junior High School, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School and Evans Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Wapello County?

4 public middle schools are located in Wapello County.

What is the racial composition of students in Wapello County?

Wapello County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).