For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 766 students in Mahaska County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mahaska County, IA are Oskaloosa Middle School, North Mahaska Jr-sr High School and Oskaloosa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahaska County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Mahaska County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mahaska County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
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 middle schools in Mahaska County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mahaska County, IA include Oskaloosa Middle School, North Mahaska Jr-sr High School and Oskaloosa Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Mahaska County?
3 public middle schools are located in Mahaska County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahaska County?
Mahaska County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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