For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,854 students in Mahaska County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mahaska County, IA are North Mahaska Elementary School, Oskaloosa Middle School and Oskaloosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahaska County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mahaska County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mahaska County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
Grades: PK-6
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Orchard Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Grades: K-5
| 886 students
Rank: #44.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 East Main Street
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 North 3rd Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Mahaska County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 East Main St
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
715 B Ave East
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3022
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3022
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
601 S B St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-4266
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-4266
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
911 B Ave West
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7462
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7462
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
508 S 7th St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7559
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7559
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mahaska County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mahaska County, IA include North Mahaska Elementary School, Oskaloosa Middle School and Oskaloosa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mahaska County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mahaska County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahaska County?
Mahaska County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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