For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 882 students in Pocahontas County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, IA are Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Laurens-marathon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pocahontas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Gr: 7-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Laurens-marathon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, IA include Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Laurens-marathon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pocahontas County?
5 public schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What percentage of students in Pocahontas County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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