For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 491 students in Osceola County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, IA are Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School and Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Osceola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 9th Ave
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-3636
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 11th Ave Ne
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
Sibley, IA 51249
(712) 754-2542
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Osceola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
896 Main St
Ocheyedan, IA 51354
(712) 758-3202
Ocheyedan, IA 51354
(712) 758-3202
Grades: 4
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, IA include Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School and Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osceola County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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