For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,330 students in Waverly, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Waverly, IA is Waverly-shell Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waverly, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Gr: 5-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
101 North Ridge Parkway
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Gr: K-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
401 30th Street Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-5665
Gr: K-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waverly, IA include Waverly-shell Rock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waverly?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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