Best Schools in Mahaska County, IA
Mahaska County, IA has 21 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,632 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Mahaska County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mahaska County, IA
The top high schools in Mahaska County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. Lynnville-sully High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
3. North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
4. Oskaloosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
5. Tri-county Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students
6. Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
7. Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mahaska County, IA
The top middle schools in Mahaska County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pella Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Lynnville-sully Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
3. Jefferson Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 526 Students
4. Oskaloosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mahaska County, IA
The top elementary schools in Mahaska County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students
2. Lynnville-sully Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnville-sully Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students
3. Eddyville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
4. North Mahaska Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mahaska Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 346 Students
5. Twin Cedars Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
6. Oskaloosa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oskaloosa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 886 Students
7. Tri-county Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
8. Fremont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mahaska County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mahaska County, IA has a total population of 22,190 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mahaska County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mahaska 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 Mahaska County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mahaska County, IA
How many schools are in Mahaska County, IA?
Mahaska County, IA has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,632 students in total.
How do schools in Mahaska County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Mahaska County score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Mahaska County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mahaska 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: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mahaska County
3 places in Mahaska County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Oskaloosa (4)
- New Sharon (2)
- Fremont (1)
School districts (1)
- Oskaloosa Comm School District (5 schools)