For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,014 students in Harlan, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harlan, IA are Harlan Community Middle School and Harlan Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan, 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 78% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harlan, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlan Community Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Harlan Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2725
Gr: 3-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
2105 Durant St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5903
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5903
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Harlan, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harlan Community Flexible Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2712 12th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harlan, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harlan, IA include Harlan Community Middle School and Harlan Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harlan?
3 public elementary schools are located in Harlan.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan?
Harlan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).