For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,007 students in Boone County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IA are Ogden Elementary School and United Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
United Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Hancock Drive
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Gr: PK-1 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
511 Cedar St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Gr: 2-3 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Futures Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
727 W 3rd St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Gr: 10-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
106 S Webster
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Gr: K-1 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 2%
404 Walnut St, 404 Walnut St
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Gr: 4-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
711 W Mamie Eisenhower
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Gr: PK-1 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1420 Benton
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Gr: K-2 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
102 S Boone St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Gr: PK-1 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Gr: PK-1 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Boone County, IA include Ogden Elementary School and United Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County?
4 public preschools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Boone County include: Ogden Elementary School vs. United Community School
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