For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,593 students in Mitchell County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, IA are St. Ansgar Elementary School, St. Ansgar High School and St. Ansgar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Ansgar Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Ansgar Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
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: 7%
Rank: #55.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
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 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, IA include St. Ansgar Elementary School, St. Ansgar High School and St. Ansgar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
6 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What percentage of students in Mitchell County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Mitchell County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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