For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 913 students in Osceola, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osceola, IA are Clarke Community Elementary School and Clarke 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 42% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Osceola, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarke Community Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S. Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Osceola, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
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 Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osceola, IA?
2 public elementary schools are located in Osceola, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola, IA?
Osceola, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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