For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 509 students in 52653, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 52653, IA are Wapello Elementary School, Wapello Junior High School and Wapello Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52653 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52653, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52653, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wapello Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Cedar
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Wapello Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-8131
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Wapello Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Buchanan St
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-3241
Wapello, IA 52653
(319) 523-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52653, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52653, IA include Wapello Elementary School, Wapello Junior High School and Wapello Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 52653?
3 public schools are located in 52653.
What is the racial composition of students in 52653?
52653 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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