For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 741 students in Mahaska County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mahaska County, IA are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mahaska County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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%
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 North Mahaska Jr-sr High School and Oskaloosa Middle School.
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 27% (majority Hispanic).
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