Watova: Schools & Education
Watova is served by 8 public schools. Nowata Es is the largest at 379 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,625 students.
- ~4 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4 residents per school. 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, NOWATA, SOUTH COFFEYVILLE |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4000021, 4021930, 4026640 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,625 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 105 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.50 |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Coffeyville Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Coffeyville Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Coffeyville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (620) 251-7700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | COFFEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (620) 251-1370 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 311 W TENTH STREET, COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 8.6% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12