For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,666 students in Benton County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Benton County, IA are Shellsburg Elementary School, Atkins Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Tomahawk Trail
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Gr: PK-3 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Tilford Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Gr: PK-3 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: PK-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Benton County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Benton County, IA include Shellsburg Elementary School, Atkins Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benton County?
5 public preschools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Benton County include: Longfellow Elementary School vs. Shellsburg Elementary School
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