For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 922 students in Pocahontas County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, IA are Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Laurens-marathon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pocahontas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Grades: K-6
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Laurens-marathon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: K-6
| 97 students
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 Se East Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
300 W Garfield St
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Grades: PK
| 2 students
205 2nd Avenue N.w.
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, IA include Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Laurens-marathon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pocahontas County, IA?
5 public schools are located in Pocahontas County, IA.
What percentage of students in Pocahontas County, IA go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Pocahontas County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County, IA?
Pocahontas County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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