For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 666 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 average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ottumwa, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Gr: PK-K | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 28% (majority Hispanic).
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