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7.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Ogden, Iowa

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.4/10
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Choosing a school in Ogden?

Use this page to compare every school in Ogden by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Ogden Elementary School

9.0/10

Elementary · Ogden Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Ogden High School

7.6/10

High · Ogden Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Ogden Middle School

5.5/10

Middle · Ogden Comm School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Ogden for 2026 are Ogden Elementary School (9.0/10), Ogden High School (7.6/10), and Ogden Middle School (5.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

7.4

out of 10

Median Home

$207,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Ogden

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ogden Elementary School 9.0 / 10
2 Ogden High School 7.6 / 10
3 Ogden Middle School 5.5 / 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
7.4/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$74,865

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$207,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
27%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
83%

Of occupied housing units

How Ogden compares

Iowa rank

#34 of 175

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Iowa avg (6.3)

Median household income

$75k

98% of Iowa median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Ogden, Iowa

Ogden, Iowa is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.4 out of 10, schools in Ogden 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 Ogden is Ogden Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Ogden is served by 1 school district: Ogden Comm School District. These districts collectively serve 771 students.

Ogden's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $74,865. The poverty rate in the area is 6.7%.

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.

Filter by ZIP: 50212 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 332 students · Pre-K–5th 9.0

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 172 students · 6th–8th 5.5

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 237 students · 9th–12th 7.6

Schools in Ogden

Ogden, Iowa · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$74,865

Median Home Value

$207,000

Median Rent

$729/mo

Population

3,109

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

83%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Community Profile

Ogden has a median household income of $74,865. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $207,000, with a median rent of $729/month. The local poverty rate of 6.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Ogden, Iowa

How many schools are in Ogden, Iowa?

Ogden has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Ogden, Iowa?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ogden is 7.4 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 Ogden, Iowa?

The top-ranked school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is Ogden Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Ogden, Iowa?

The top-ranked elementary school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is Ogden Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Ogden, Iowa?

The top-ranked middle school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is Ogden Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What is the best high school in Ogden, Iowa?

The top-ranked high school in Ogden on MySchoolScout is Ogden High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How many school districts serve Ogden, Iowa?

Ogden is served by 1 school district: Ogden Comm School District.

What is the education level in Ogden, Iowa?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Ogden have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Ogden, Iowa?

The median household income in Ogden is approximately $74,865 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ogden, Iowa?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ogden is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ogden, 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.