For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 666 students in Hampton, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampton, IA are South Side Elementary School and Hampton-dumont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, 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 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hampton, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 4th Ave Se
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2261
Gr: 1-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hampton-dumont Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 12th Ave Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4735
Gr: 5-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Hampton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 336
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampton, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hampton, IA include South Side Elementary School and Hampton-dumont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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