For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 360 students in Hawarden, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawarden, IA are Hawarden Elementary School and West Sioux Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawarden, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawarden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawarden, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawarden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 13th St
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1454
Grades: 2-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hawarden, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hawarden, IA include Hawarden Elementary School and West Sioux Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawarden?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hawarden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawarden?
Hawarden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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