Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

Best Ottumwa Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,231 students in Ottumwa, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA are Eisenhower Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ottumwa, IA public elementary schools have an score of 54% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 51% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Eisenhower Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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2624 Marilyn Rd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5617

Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Horace Mann Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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1523 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4661

Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Wilson Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1102 E. 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441

Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #44.

Liberty Elementary School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
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50 Traxler Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502

Gr: 3-6 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #55.

James Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1001 N Benton
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5411

Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #66.

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%

Rank: n/an/a

Douma Elementary School

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307 W. Mary St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-4668

Gr: 1-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

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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%

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 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA include Eisenhower Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Ottumwa?

7 public elementary schools are located in Ottumwa.

What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa?

Ottumwa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Ottumwa are often viewed compared to one another?