| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Community School District | Ashton | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1,196 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District | Melvin | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 663 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District | Sibley | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 729 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Harris-Lake Park Community School District | Harris | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 332 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Osceola County compares
Together they enroll 2,920 students across 12 schools. The largest is Sheldon Community School District with 1,196 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Osceola County, Iowa
Osceola County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Osceola County is Sheldon 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 Osceola County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Osceola 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 Osceola County, IA?
Of the districts serving Osceola County, Sheldon Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.