For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,307 students in Oskaloosa, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oskaloosa, IA are Oskaloosa Middle School and Oskaloosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oskaloosa, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oskaloosa have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oskaloosa, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oskaloosa, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oskaloosa, IA include Oskaloosa Middle School and Oskaloosa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oskaloosa?
2 public elementary schools are located in Oskaloosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Oskaloosa?
Oskaloosa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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