For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 986 students in 50461, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 50461, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50461, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, Osage Middle School and Osage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50461 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50461, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50461, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Osage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Osage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
50461, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 South 7th St
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5492
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5492
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50461, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50461, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, Osage Middle School and Osage High School.
How many public schools are located in 50461?
3 public schools are located in 50461.
What percentage of students in 50461 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 50461 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50461?
50461 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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