For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 555 students in Ida County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ida County, IA are Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School and Ridge View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ida County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Ida County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Ida County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ida County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ridge View High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ida County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Moorehead
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 Chestnut
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Gr: 4-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Sac-ida Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
600 Chestnut
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ida County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ida County, IA include Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School and Ridge View High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ida County?
2 public high schools are located in Ida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ida County?
Ida County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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