For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,089 students in Hancock County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IA are Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School, West Hancock Middle School and West Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
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 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School, West Hancock Middle School and West Hancock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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