For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 89 students in Wapello County, IA.
100% of private high schools in Wapello County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private High Schools in Wapello County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Wapello County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
89 Students
25,939 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$11,290
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.38
# American Indian Students
n/a
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
568 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
55 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
62%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
23 Students
2,577 Students
% of Others Students
26%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Wapello County, IA?
1 private high schools are located in Wapello County, IA.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Wapello County?
100% of private high schools in Wapello County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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