For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 596 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 average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ottumwa, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-K
| 569 students
Ottumwa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
907 Gateway Dr
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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