For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 479 students in Eldora, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Eldora, IA are South Hardin High School and Eldora-new Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldora, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Eldora have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eldora, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hardin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 24th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 10th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Eldora, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 12th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eldora, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Eldora, IA include South Hardin High School and Eldora-new Providence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eldora?
2 public schools are located in Eldora.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldora?
Eldora public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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