For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 589 students in Hawarden, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hawarden, IA are Hawarden Elementary School, West Sioux Middle School and West Sioux High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawarden, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hawarden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hawarden, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Gr: 2-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
West Sioux High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1181
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hawarden, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hawarden, IA include Hawarden Elementary School, West Sioux Middle School and West Sioux High School.
How many public schools are located in Hawarden?
3 public schools are located in Hawarden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawarden?
Hawarden public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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