For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 631 students in Garner, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garner, IA are Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School and Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garner, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Garner have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Garner, IA (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.
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
Garner, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Garner, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garner, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School and Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Garner?
2 public elementary schools are located in Garner.
What is the racial composition of students in Garner?
Garner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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