| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls Community School District | Iowa Falls | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,278 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Alden Community School District | Alden | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 159 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| BCLUW Community School District | Union | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 506 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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 3,510 students across 17 schools. The largest is Iowa Falls Community School District with 1,278 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Hardin County, Iowa
Hardin County has 6 public school districts covering 11 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 (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 Hardin County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Hardin 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 Hardin County, IA?
Of the districts serving Hardin County, Iowa Falls Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th 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.