For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 846 students in Oelwein, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oelwein, IA are Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein Middle School and Oelwein Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelwein, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oelwein have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oelwein, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wings Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 8th Ave Ne
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1982
Grades: 1-4
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Oelwein Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 12th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3015
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Oelwein Online School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Oelwein, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
412 2nd Ave Nw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2726
Grades: 2
| n/a students
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Grades: 1
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oelwein, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oelwein, IA include Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein Middle School and Oelwein Online School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oelwein?
3 public elementary schools are located in Oelwein.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelwein?
Oelwein public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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