Top 5 Best Waverly Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,132 students in Waverly, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 231 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Waverly, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Waverly, IA are West Cedar Elementary School, Waverly-shell Rock Middle School and Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Waverly, IA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Cedar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Grades: K-4
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 5-8
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 771 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #66.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waverly, Iowa

Waverly, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Grades: 5-6
| 249 students
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Waverly, IA?
How many public schools are located in Waverly?
6 public schools are located in Waverly.
What percentage of students in Waverly go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Waverly are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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