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Best Wapello County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,553 students in Wapello County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA are Eddyville Elementary School, Blakesburg Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wapello County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wapello County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eddyville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 Vance Street
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4281
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Blakesburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
407 S Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
115 N Ferry St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wapello County, IA include Eddyville Elementary School, Blakesburg Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wapello County?
5 public preschools are located in Wapello County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello County?
Wapello County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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