For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,362 students in Osceola, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola, IA are Clarke Community High School, Clarke Community Elementary School and Clarke Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Osceola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Osceola, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarke Community High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 One Tribe Drive
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Clarke Community Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 One Tribe Drive
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Osceola, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola, IA include Clarke Community High School, Clarke Community Elementary School and Clarke Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Osceola?
3 public schools are located in Osceola.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola?
Osceola public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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