For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,990 students in Hardin County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IA are Rock Run Elementary School, Bcluw Middle School and Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Hardin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Run Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 North St
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6420
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6420
Gr: 2-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bcluw Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 Commercial St
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Gr: 5-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Isabella
Radcliffe, IA 50230
(515) 899-2111
Radcliffe, IA 50230
(515) 899-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Riverbend Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
South Hardin Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E. Chestnut
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Agwsr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
918 4th Ave
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2611
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Alden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 10th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Gr: PK-1 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Hardin County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 48
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1100 12th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
200 Chestnut Po Box 129
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IA include Rock Run Elementary School, Bcluw Middle School and Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardin County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hardin County include: Eldora-new Providence Elementary School vs. Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School, Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School vs. Eldora-new Providence Elementary School, Rock Run Elementary School vs. Alden Elementary School
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