| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City Community School District | Crystal Lake | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,141 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District | Garner | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 980 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Hancock Community School District | Britt | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 599 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Algona Community School District | Corwith | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,592 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Belmond-Klemme Community School District | Goodell | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 697 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Hancock County compares
Together they enroll 5,009 students across 17 schools. The largest is Algona Community School District with 1,592 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hancock County is Forest City 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 Hancock County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Hancock 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 Hancock County, IA?
Of the districts serving Hancock County, Forest City Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st 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.