Private Preschools 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
117 E 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-8826
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
33,389 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
17%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
2,533 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,450
$9,273
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,187 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
897 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
114 Students
21,337 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
54 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
8,097 Students
% of Others Students
36%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Wapello County, IA?
2 private preschools are located in Wapello County, IA.
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