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Best Hancock County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,553 students in Hancock County, IA (there are 1 private school, 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 91%).
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 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
620 W 11th St
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
West Hancock High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
620 W. 11th St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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 91%).
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 30% (majority Hispanic).

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