For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Oelwein, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oelwein, IA are Oelwein High School and Oelwein Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oelwein, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Oelwein have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Oelwein, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oelwein High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oelwein, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oelwein High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Oelwein, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Gr: 1 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oelwein, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oelwein, IA include Oelwein High School and Oelwein Online School.
How many public high schools are located in Oelwein?
2 public high schools are located in Oelwein.
What is the racial composition of students in Oelwein?
Oelwein public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).