Total enrollment
241
+35 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
In Wayland, public K-12 schools number 1 and serve approximately 241 students across 1 high.
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WACO High School | High | 07-12 | 241 |
Wayland, Iowa is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 241 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
Average school size in Wayland is around 241 students, 36% below the Iowa average of about 376.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 17%: 206 students in SY 2017-18 versus 241 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment expanded from 85% to 89%.
On this page, the community for Wayland discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.