For the 2026 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 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Elementary School, South Hamilton Middle And High School and Sunset Heights 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 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 51爆料s in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 2-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Webster City Middle School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Webster City High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK-1 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hamilton County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 Sunset Heights 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 90%).
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: Sunset Heights Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
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