For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 456 students in Mitchell County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, IA are St. Ansgar High School and Osage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Mitchell County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Osage High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ansgar High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Osage High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer Drive
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell County, IA include St. Ansgar High School and Osage High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mitchell County?
2 public high schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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