| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls Community School District | Bradford | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,278 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Alden Community School District | Alden | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 159 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District | Garden City | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 377 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| AGWSR Community School District | Ackley | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 650 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Eldora-New Providence Community School District | New Providence | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 540 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Hardin County compares
Together they enroll 3,004 students across 14 schools. The largest is Iowa Falls Community School District with 1,278 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Hardin County, Iowa
Hardin County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hardin County is Iowa Falls Community School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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