Top 5 Best Mitchell County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,594 students in Mitchell County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, IA are St. Ansgar Elementary School, St. Ansgar High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell 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 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Ansgar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
St. Ansgar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
St. Ansgar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Rank: #55.
Osage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Sawyer
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #66.
Osage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mitchell County, IA

Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
314 South 7th St
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5492
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, IA include St. Ansgar Elementary School, St. Ansgar High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
6 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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