For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 456 students in Mitchell County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, IA are St. Ansgar High School and Osage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Mitchell County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Osage High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mitchell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Ansgar High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Osage High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 South 7th St
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5492
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5492
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, IA include St. Ansgar High School and Osage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mitchell County?
2 public high schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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