Best Wapello County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 165 students in Wapello County, IA (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,725 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Wapello County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Wapello County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Schools in Wapello County (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Seton Catholic Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
117 E 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wapello County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Wapello County, IA.
What percentage of students in Wapello County, IA go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Wapello County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wapello County, IA?
100% of private schools in Wapello County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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