Top 3 Best Pocahontas County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 510 students in Pocahontas County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, IA are Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Laurens-marathon Elementary School and Gilmore City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Pocahontas County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Laurens-marathon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Gilmore City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pocahontas County, IA

Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
402 Se East Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
300 W Garfield St
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Grades: PK
| 2 students
205 2nd Avenue N.w.
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, IA include Pocahontas Area Elementary School, Laurens-marathon Elementary School and Gilmore City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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