For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,358 students in O'brien County, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 367 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in O'brien County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in O'brien County, IA are East Elementary School, Sheldon High School and Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
O'brien County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in O'brien County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in O'brien County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N 8th Ave W
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 3rd St Nw
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Sheldon Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
Grades: 5-8
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Main St.
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3281
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3281
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 3rd St Ne
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-3755
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-3755
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #88.
South O'brien Secondary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Groesbeck
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
O'brien County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest Iowa Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
300 North 8th Ave West
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in O'brien County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in O'brien County, IA include East Elementary School, Sheldon High School and Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School.
How many public schools are located in O'brien County, IA?
8 public schools are located in O'brien County, IA.
What percentage of students in O'brien County, IA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in O'brien County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in O'brien County, IA?
O'brien County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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