For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 688 students in Osage, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osage, IA are Lincoln Elementary School and Osage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osage, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Osage, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 8%
Rank: #22.
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 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Osage, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Osage, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osage, IA include Lincoln Elementary School and Osage Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osage?
2 public elementary schools are located in Osage.
What is the racial composition of students in Osage?
Osage public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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