Public schools in Waverly, IA
6 open public schools with an address in Waverly, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,143
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Waverly public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Waverly, IA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,143 students, an average of 357 per school. The largest campus is Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students), and the largest elementary school is North Ridge Elementary (397).
Every listed school belongs to Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 22% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Waverly
Elementary schools in Waverly
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge Elementary Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District | KG–04 | 397 | 14.3:1 | |
| Prairie West Elementary Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District | KG–04 | 252 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Waverly
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District | 05–08 | 681 | 13.8:1 |
High schools in Waverly
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenview Alternative School Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 45 | 43.3:1 | |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District | 09–12 | 737 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Waverly
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Go-Hawk Learning Center Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District | PK–PK | 31 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.1%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Waverly schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,143 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waverly
How many public schools are in Waverly, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Waverly: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,143 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waverly?
All listed public schools with an address in Waverly belong to Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Waverly?
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waverly, with 737 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waverly?
No school with an address in Waverly is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Iowa.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Waverly schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waverly public schools is 14.3:1, similar to the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Waverly guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities