Best Schools in Ida Grove, Iowa
2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High
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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
High · Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
Elementary · Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$117,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$117,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Ida Grove
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove | 7.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $66,250
- Median home value
- $117,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Avg commute
- 15 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ida Grove compares
Median household income
$66k
87% of Iowa median
About Schools in Ida Grove, Iowa
Ida Grove, Iowa is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.5 out of 10, schools in Ida Grove perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Ida Grove is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School with a composite score of 7.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ida Grove is served by 1 school district: Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District. These districts collectively serve 947 students.
Ida Grove's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,250. The poverty rate in the area is 8.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
Schools in Ida Grove
Ida Grove, Iowa · 2 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$66,250
Median Home Value
$117,500
Median Rent
$657/mo
Population
2,464
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
15 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Community Profile
Ida Grove has a median household income of $66,250. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $117,500, with a median rent of $657/month. The local poverty rate of 8.1% is relatively low. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 15 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Iowa
- Elementary
- 1
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Ida Grove, Iowa
How many schools are in Ida Grove, Iowa?
Ida Grove has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ida Grove, Iowa?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ida Grove is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ida Grove, Iowa?
The top-ranked school in Ida Grove on MySchoolScout is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ida Grove, Iowa?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ida Grove on MySchoolScout is Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Ida Grove, Iowa?
The top-ranked high school in Ida Grove on MySchoolScout is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Ida Grove, Iowa?
Ida Grove is served by 1 school district: Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District.
What is the education level in Ida Grove, Iowa?
According to Census data, 20% of adults in Ida Grove have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ida Grove, Iowa?
The median household income in Ida Grove is approximately $66,250 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ida Grove, Iowa?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ida Grove is 22.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ida Grove, Iowa?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.