For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 490 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 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pocahontas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Laurens-marathon Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Gilmore City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 Se E Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gr: K-5 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.