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Mahaska County

Iowa · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,823 students, in a county of 22,021 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,823
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,940
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.2%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oskaloosa Comm School District
2,081 students · 3 districts in Mahaska County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mahaska County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
0%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.7% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Oskaloosa Elementary SchoolOskaloosaElementaryKG-05886·
Oskaloosa High SchoolOskaloosaHigh09-12600·
Oskaloosa Middle SchoolOskaloosaMiddle06-08454·
North Mahaska Elementary SchoolNew SharonElementaryPK-06346·
North Mahaska Jr-Sr High SchoolNew SharonHigh07-12270·
Fremont ElementaryFremontElementaryPK-06126·
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - PKOskaloosaPrekindergartenPK-PK99·
Oskaloosa Virtual AcademyOskaloosaOtherKG-1242·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Mahaska County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Mahaska County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 2,823.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mahaska County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Mahaska County?
Oskaloosa Comm School District is the largest school district in Mahaska County, serving approximately 2,081 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mahaska County?
Mahaska County, Iowa has a population of approximately 22,021, with a median age of 39. About 23.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mahaska County?
Median household income in Mahaska County is $70,940, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mahaska County?
Approximately 24.1% of adults 25 and older in Mahaska County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mahaska County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.2% of students in Mahaska County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Iowa county average of 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mahaska County schools?
Across Mahaska County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mahaska County?
Mahaska County residents are approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Mahaska County is owner-occupied?
Mahaska County has about 9,728 housing units, of which roughly 68.0% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data