For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 265 students in Pocahontas, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Pocahontas, IA is Pocahontas Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pocahontas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pocahontas, IA (2026-27)
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%
Pocahontas, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas, IA include Pocahontas Area Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas?
1 public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas?
Pocahontas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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