For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,165 students in 50662, IA (there are , serving 84 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 50662, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50662, IA are Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein High School and Oelwein Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50662 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50662, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50662, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wings Park Elementary 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
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Oelwein High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Oelwein Middle 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
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Oelwein Online 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
| 136 students
50662, 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 schools in 50662, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50662, IA include Wings Park Elementary School, Oelwein High School and Oelwein Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50662?
4 public schools are located in 50662.
What percentage of students in 50662 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 50662 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50662?
50662 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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