For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,089 students in Hancock County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IA are Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School, West Hancock Middle School and West Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
620 W 11th St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
West Hancock Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Grades: 5-8
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
620 W. 11th St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
408 Elm St, 408 Elm St
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Grades: 7-8
| 145 students
300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Grades: 5-6
| 154 students
423 E. 5th St. Po Box 130
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
120 5th St East
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
120 5th St
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School, West Hancock Middle School and West Hancock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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