Best Mitchell County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,137 students in Mitchell County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, IA are St. Ansgar Elementary School, St. Ansgar Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mitchell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ansgar Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
St. Ansgar Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Osage Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Sawyer
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 elementary schools in Mitchell County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mitchell County, IA include St. Ansgar Elementary School, St. Ansgar Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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