For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 659 students in Pocahontas, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas, IA are Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Pocahontas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pocahontas, IA (2026)
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%
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Gr: 7-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas, IA include Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Pocahontas?
3 public schools are located in Pocahontas.
What percentage of students in Pocahontas go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas?
Pocahontas public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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