Best Schools in Ida County, IA
Ida County, IA has 20 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,087 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Ida County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ida County, IA
The top high schools in Ida County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
2. Maple Valley-anthon Oto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
3. Denison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
4. River Valley Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
5. Ridge View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ida County, IA
The top middle schools in Ida County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
2. Denison Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
3. Mvao Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
4. Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 214 Students
5. Schleswig Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schleswig Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ida County, IA
The top elementary schools in Ida County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schaller-crestland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students
2. Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-odebolt
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 130 Students
3. Schleswig Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Schleswig Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 69 Students
4. Mapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
5. Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-ida Grove
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
6. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 108 Students
7. Galva-holstein Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 137 Students
8. Broadway Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 281 Students
9. River Valley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
10. Denison Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 676 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ida County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ida County, IA has a total population of 7,005 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ida County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ida County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ida County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ida County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ida County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ida County, IA
How many schools are in Ida County, IA?
Ida County, IA has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,087 students in total.
How do schools in Ida County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Ida County score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Ida County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ida County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ida County
3 places in Ida County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District (4 schools)
- Galva-Holstein Comm School District (3 schools)