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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ida County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,144 students in Ida County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ida County, IA are Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School and Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ida County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ida County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ida County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galva-holstein Upper Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 Noll
Galva, IA 51020
(712) 368-4353
Gr: 4-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ridge View High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Galva-holstein Elementary School
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Gr: PK-3 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ida County, IA?
How many public schools are located in Ida County?
5 public schools are located in Ida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ida County?
Ida County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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