For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 589 students in Ida County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ida County, IA are Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School and Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ida County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ida County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Ida County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Noll
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Gr: 4-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Gr: PK-3 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Ida County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Moorehead
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 Chestnut
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Gr: 4-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Sac-ida Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
600 Chestnut
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ida County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ida County, IA include Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School and Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ida County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ida County?
Ida County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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