For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 941 students in Osceola, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Osceola, IA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osceola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Osceola, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Osceola, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Osceola, IA include Clarke Community Elementary School and Clarke Community Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osceola?
2 public elementary schools are located in Osceola.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola?
Osceola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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