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Best Hastings Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in Hastings, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hastings, IA are East Mills Jr/sr High School and East Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hastings, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1505 E 15th Street
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8645
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Mills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hastings, Iowa

Hastings, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Mills Middle School (Closed 2023)
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Gr: 5-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Nishna Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Gr: PK-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hastings, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hastings, IA include East Mills Jr/sr High School and East Mills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hastings?
2 public schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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