East Elementary School
501 Normal College Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
450
Math Proficiency
87%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
Sheldon Middle School
310 23rd Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
320
Math Proficiency
83%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
86%
South O'Brien Elementary School
155 3rd St, Primghar, IA 51245
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
324
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
509 Main St, Sanborn, IA 51248
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
174
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
South O'Brien Secondary School
307 W Groesbeck St, Paullina, IA 51046
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
252
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School
400 3rd St, Hartley, IA 51346
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
270
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Sheldon High School
1700 E 4th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
342
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School
300 N 8th Ave, Hartley, IA 51346
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
203
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Sanborn Christian School
405 W 2nd St, Sanborn, IA 51248
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
115
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Sheldon Christian School
1425 E 9th St, Sheldon, IA 51201
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
95
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
St. Patrick Elementary School
1020 4th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
50
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Zion-St. John Lutheran School
103 W Bertha St, Paullina, IA 51046
Private Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 7th
Students
72
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg. Review Score
5
For families seeking quality education in Obrien County, IA, the area offers 12 school options including the highly-rated East Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 87% math proficiency and 87% reading proficiency. Obrien County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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