For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 699 students in Osceola County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola County, IA are Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School, Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School and Sibley-ocheyedan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Osceola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 9th Ave
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 11th Ave Ne
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Sibley-ocheyedan High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 11th Ave Ne
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3601
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3601
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Osceola County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola County, IA include Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School, Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School and Sibley-ocheyedan High School.
How many public schools are located in Osceola County?
3 public schools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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