For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 501 students in Oelwein, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oelwein, IA are Oelwein Middle School and Oelwein Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelwein, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Oelwein have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oelwein, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Oelwein, 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 middle schools in Oelwein, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oelwein, IA include Oelwein Middle School and Oelwein Online School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oelwein?
2 public middle schools are located in Oelwein.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelwein?
Oelwein public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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