For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 650 students in 52501, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 52501, IA is Ottumwa Virtual Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52501 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52501, IA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Gr: PK-K | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
52501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
907 Gateway Dr
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 52501, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 52501, IA include Ottumwa Virtual Learning.
How many public preschools are located in 52501?
2 public preschools are located in 52501.
What is the racial composition of students in 52501?
52501 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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