Best Harlan Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,014 students in Harlan, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Harlan, IA are Harlan Community Middle School and Harlan Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Harlan, IA public elementary schools have an score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 78% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Harlan, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Harlan Community Middle School

(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
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2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196

Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Harlan Intermediate School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
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1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725

Gr: 3-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: n/an/a

Harlan Primary

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2105 Durant St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5903

Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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Harlan, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Harlan Community Flexible Education Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

2712 12th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harlan, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Harlan, IA include Harlan Community Middle School and Harlan Intermediate School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Harlan?

3 public elementary schools are located in Harlan.

What is the racial composition of students in Harlan?

Harlan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).