Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50461

The 50461 zip code area is home to three schools - one elementary, one middle, and one high school - all part of the Osage Community School District. While the schools generally perform well above state averages, Osage High School stands out as the standout, consistently ranking among the top 20-25 high schools in Iowa and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Osage High School boasts impressive test scores, with over 88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 70% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a strong 88.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School and Osage Middle School, while performing well above the state averages in many areas, do not stand out as strongly as the high school, with Lincoln Elementary's statewide ranking declining in recent years.

Across the three schools, there are areas of concern, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 21.6% to 21.6%. The schools also have varying free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations. The district may want to investigate these issues further and implement strategies to address them, while also continuing to support the exceptional performance of Osage High School.