For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,753 students in Mahaska County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mahaska County, IA are North Mahaska Elementary School, Oskaloosa Middle School and Fremont 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 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mahaska County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mahaska County (2026-27)
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 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
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 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Mahaska County Public Schools (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 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 Fremont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mahaska County?
4 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
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