Seton Catholic Elementary School Photo

Best Wapello County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 202 students in Wapello County, IA.
100% of private elementary schools in Wapello County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in Wapello County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Seton Catholic Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
117 E 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This County (Wapello County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
202 Students
47,801 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
15%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
9 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$9,428

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
941 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
114 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
56%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
94 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
73 Students
8,541 Students
% of Others Students
36%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Wapello County, IA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Wapello County, IA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wapello County?
100% of private elementary schools in Wapello County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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