For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,476 students in Hamilton County, IA (there are , serving 117 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Elementary School, South Hamilton Middle And High School and Northeast Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Boone St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9245
Grades: 2-4
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Webster City Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Des Moines Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: #77.
Webster City High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK-1
| 209 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Regional High School High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1725 Beach St, 1725 Beach St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Grades: PK
| 7 students
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Elementary School, South Hamilton Middle And High School and Northeast Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
8 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hamilton County include: Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Sunset Heights Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. South Hamilton Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
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