| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District | Ventura | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 980 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clear Lake Community School District | Clear Lake | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,495 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central Springs Community School District | Plymouth | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 813 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| West Fork Community School District | Dougherty | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 776 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Mason City Community School District | Mason City | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 3,598 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cerro Gordo County compares
Together they enroll 7,662 students across 22 schools. The largest is Mason City Community School District with 3,598 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Cerro Gordo County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cerro Gordo County is Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cerro Gordo County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Cerro Gordo County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cerro Gordo County, IA?
Of the districts serving Cerro Gordo County, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.