For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 357 students in New Hartford, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in New Hartford, IA are Dike-new Hartford Junior High School and New Hartford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Hartford, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in New Hartford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Hartford, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
New Hartford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Hartford, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in New Hartford, IA include Dike-new Hartford Junior High School and New Hartford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Hartford?
2 public schools are located in New Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in New Hartford?
New Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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