Best Schools in Olds, IA
Olds, IA has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 505 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Olds don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Olds, IA
The top high schools in Olds, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Olds, IA
The top elementary schools in Olds, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Olds, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Olds, IA has a total population of 311 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Olds, 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 Olds, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Olds, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Olds, 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 Olds, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Olds, IA
How many schools are in Olds, IA?
Olds, IA has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 505 students in total.
How do schools in Olds perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Olds score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Olds don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Olds?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Olds, IA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations