For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,544 students in Hancock County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IA are West Hancock Elementary School, Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School and West Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 W. 11th St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
West Hancock High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 W 11th St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #66.
West Hancock Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Grades: 5-8
| 164 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
408 Elm St, 408 Elm St
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304
Grades: 7-12
| 58 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
423 E. 5th St. Po Box 130
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Grades: PK-6
| 92 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
120 5th St East
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
120 5th St
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IA include West Hancock Elementary School, Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School and West Hancock High School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County, IA?
6 public schools are located in Hancock County, IA.
What percentage of students in Hancock County, IA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County, IA?
Hancock County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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