For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 589 students in Ida County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ida County, IA are Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School and Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ida County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ida County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ida County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Noll
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Grades: 4-6
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Grades: PK-3
| 173 students
Ida County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Moorehead
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
600 Chestnut
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Grades: 4-5
| 111 students
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
207 Noll St
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 282-4213
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 282-4213
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Sac-ida Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
600 Chestnut
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ida County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ida County, IA include Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School and Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ida County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ida County?
Ida County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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