For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 983 students in 50461, IA (there are , serving 71 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 50461, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50461, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, Osage High School and Osage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50461 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50461, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50461, IA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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%
Rank: #33.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Sawyer
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-3127
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
50461, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50461, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50461, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, Osage High School and Osage Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50461?
3 public schools are located in 50461.
What percentage of students in 50461 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 50461 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50461?
50461 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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