Best Public Preschools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

Best Ottumwa Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 650 students in Ottumwa, IA.

The top-ranked public preschool in Ottumwa, IA is Ottumwa Virtual Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ottumwa, IA public preschools have an score of 15% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 37% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Ottumwa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Ottumwa, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ottumwa Virtual Learning

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

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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

Pickwick Early Childhood Center

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1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179

Gr: PK-K | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

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Ottumwa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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 preschools in Ottumwa, IA?

The top-ranked public preschools in Ottumwa, IA include Ottumwa Virtual Learning.

How many public preschools are located in Ottumwa?

2 public preschools are located in Ottumwa.

What is the racial composition of students in Ottumwa?

Ottumwa public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).