For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 322 students in Odebolt, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Odebolt, IA are Odebolt Elementary-odebolt and Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odebolt, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Odebolt have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Odebolt, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Odebolt, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2827
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2827
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Odebolt, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Odebolt, IA include Odebolt Elementary-odebolt and Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Odebolt?
2 public schools are located in Odebolt.
What is the racial composition of students in Odebolt?
Odebolt public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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