For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,913 students in Ottumwa, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ottumwa, IA are Evans Junior High School, Ottumwa High School and Ottumwa Virtual Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottumwa, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Ottumwa, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ottumwa High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ottumwa, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evans Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
812 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6511
Gr: 8-9 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Ottumwa High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 2nd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Gr: 10-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 N Ferry St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
907 Gateway Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ottumwa, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ottumwa, IA include Evans Junior High School, Ottumwa High School and Ottumwa Virtual Learning.
How many public high schools are located in Ottumwa?
4 public high schools are located in Ottumwa.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa?
Ottumwa public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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