For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 983 students in Osage, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Osage, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Osage, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, Osage Middle School and Osage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Osage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Osage, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Grades: 5-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Osage High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Osage, Iowa 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 schools in Osage, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Osage, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, Osage Middle School and Osage High School.
How many public schools are located in Osage?
3 public schools are located in Osage.
What percentage of students in Osage go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Osage are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Osage?
Osage public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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