For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 464 students in Hartley, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hartley, IA are Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School and Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartley, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hartley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartley, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N 8th Ave W
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 3rd St Nw
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Hartley, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Iowa Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
300 North 8th Ave West
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartley, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartley, IA include Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School and Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hartley?
2 public schools are located in Hartley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartley?
Hartley public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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