For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 255 students in Garner, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Garner, IA is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Garner have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garner, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 W. 11th St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Garner, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Gr: 5-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Garner, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Garner, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garner?
1 public middle schools are located in Garner.
What is the racial composition of students in Garner?
Garner public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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