An excellent consolidated school system recently won voter support in a local election. Public Education serves some 3,500 individuals from Hastings and surrounding townships. The public school system employs 350 people and reaches a population of approximately 20,000 people living within the boundaries of the 180 square mile district. A Catholic school along with other Christian schools also operate in the Hastings area.
High education is available at many institutions in nearby communities.
Some college credit courses are also available through the Hastings High School Adult Education program. Pennock continues its growth and development with the recently completed Family Birthing Center, and new surgical suites. Eleven dentists are part of the community. Four chiropractors have established practices in the area. There are 43 churches in, or near, Hastings.