For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,804 students in Mahaska County, IA (there are , serving 201 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mahaska County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mahaska County, IA are North Mahaska Elementary School, North Mahaska Jr-sr High School and Oskaloosa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahaska County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mahaska County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Mahaska County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Oskaloosa High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 N 3rd Extension
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 East Main Street
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Orchard Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Gr: K-5 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 670-7700
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 670-7700
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mahaska County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
715 B Ave East
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3022
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3022
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 4%
601 S B St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-4266
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-4266
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 4%
911 B Ave West
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7462
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7462
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 9%
508 S 7th St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7559
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-7559
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mahaska County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mahaska County, IA include North Mahaska Elementary School, North Mahaska Jr-sr High School and Oskaloosa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mahaska County?
8 public schools are located in Mahaska County.
What percentage of students in Mahaska County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mahaska County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mahaska County?
Mahaska County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mahaska County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mahaska County include: North Mahaska Jr-sr High School vs. Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa High School vs. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
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