For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 347 students in Hawarden, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawarden, IA are Hawarden Elementary School and West Sioux Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawarden, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawarden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawarden, IA (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawarden, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawarden, IA include Hawarden Elementary School and West Sioux Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawarden?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hawarden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawarden?
Hawarden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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