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Best High Schools in Zip Code 50461

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At a glance

Schools

294

Students

5-star school

Top rankedOsage High School20^th of 340 Iowa high schools

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Biggest riser

Osage High School up 5 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 50461 zip code is home to a single high school, Osage High School, which serves as a standout institution in the area. This small school of 295 students boasts exceptional academic performance, with test scores significantly above the state averages and a four-year graduation rate of 88.3%, higher than the Iowa average.

Osage High School has consistently ranked among the top 50 high schools in Iowa, reaching as high as 20th out of 340 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's strong academic results are complemented by a favorable learning environment, with a low 12.3 student-teacher ratio and above-average spending of $16,302 per student. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 29.83% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Osage Community School District and its lone high school, Osage High School, stand out as a high-performing educational institution in the 50461 zip code, delivering exceptional academic outcomes and a well-rounded learning experience for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osage High School	Public	9-12	820 Sawyer Drive	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 732-3102	294	23	12.8	28.2%	271 (92.2%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	83	20^th of 340 public high schools	94.1%		81.9	25^th of 338 public high schools	92.6%	5	94.4	88.5	94.0	80.6	70.5	80.7	86.9	$16,302	$143	$16,159
Osage Learning Online	Public	7-12	820 Sawyer Drive	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(319) 269-5955	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 50461

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Osage	0.21 mi	4	110^th
Saint Ansgar	8.1 mi	3	22^nd
Nora Springs	13.7 mi	2	215^th
Riceville	13.78 mi	2	291^st
Charles City	15.98 mi	6	367^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.