For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 490 students in Pocahontas County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, IA are Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Laurens-marathon Elementary School and Gilmore City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Pocahontas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Gr: K-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Laurens-marathon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gr: K-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 Se East Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
205 2nd Avenue N.w.
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, IA include Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Laurens-marathon Elementary School and Gilmore City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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