For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,804 students in Mahaska County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 201 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mahaska County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mahaska County, IA are North Mahaska Elementary School, North Mahaska Jr-sr High School and Oskaloosa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahaska County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mahaska County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mahaska County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
Gr: 7-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Oskaloosa Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Oskaloosa High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 N 3rd Extension
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 East Main Street
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Fremont, IA 52561
(641) 933-4211
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Orchard Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092
Gr: K-5 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1521 Green Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 676-7700
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 676-7700
Gr: PK | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mahaska County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mahaska County, IA include North Mahaska Elementary School, North Mahaska Jr-sr High School and Oskaloosa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mahaska County?
8 public schools are located in Mahaska County.
What percentage of students in Mahaska County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mahaska County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mahaska County?
Mahaska County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mahaska County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mahaska County include: North Mahaska Jr-sr High School vs. Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa High School vs. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
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