For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,048 students in Oskaloosa, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 201 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Oskaloosa, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oskaloosa, IA are Oskaloosa Middle School, Oskaloosa High School and Oskaloosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oskaloosa, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Oskaloosa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oskaloosa, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oskaloosa Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 N 3rd Extension
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Orchard Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Gr: K-5 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 676-7700
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 676-7700
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oskaloosa, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Oskaloosa, IA include Oskaloosa Middle School, Oskaloosa High School and Oskaloosa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oskaloosa?
4 public schools are located in Oskaloosa.
What percentage of students in Oskaloosa go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Oskaloosa are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oskaloosa?
Oskaloosa public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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