For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,553 students in Hancock County, IA (there are , serving 36 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, IA are Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School, West Hancock Middle School and West Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
620 W 11th St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Hancock Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
West Hancock High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 W. 11th St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
408 Elm St, 408 Elm St
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Gr: 5-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
423 E. 5th St. Po Box 130
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
120 5th St East
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
120 5th St
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School, West Hancock Middle School and West Hancock High School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
6 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hancock County include: West Hancock Elementary School vs. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
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