| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Community School District | Leighton | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,491 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Mahaska Community School District | Barnes City | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 616 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District | Cedar | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 964 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Oskaloosa Community School District | Beacon | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 2,115 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Mahaska County compares
Together they enroll 6,186 students across 16 schools. The largest is Pella Community School District with 2,491 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Mahaska County, Iowa
Mahaska County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mahaska County is Pella Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mahaska County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Mahaska County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mahaska County, IA?
Of the districts serving Mahaska County, Pella Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.