For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,324 students in Osceola, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Osceola, IA are Clarke Community High School, Clarke Community Elementary School and Clarke Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Osceola have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Osceola, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarke Community High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Clarke Community Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Osceola, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Osceola, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Osceola, IA include Clarke Community High School, Clarke Community Elementary School and Clarke Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Osceola?
3 public schools are located in Osceola.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola?
Osceola public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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