For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 491 students in Osceola County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, IA are Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School and Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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%
Osceola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
896 Main St
Ocheyedan, IA 51354
(712) 758-3202
Ocheyedan, IA 51354
(712) 758-3202
Gr: 4 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, IA include Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School and Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osceola County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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