For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 482 students in Hartley, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Hartley, IA are Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School and Hartley-melvin-sanborn High 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 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartley, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Hartley, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Elementary School and Hartley-melvin-sanborn High 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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