For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 972 students in Butler County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA are Shell Rock Elementary School, New Hartford Elementary School and Clarksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler 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 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Butler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
New Hartford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
318 N Mather
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Parkersburg Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Gr: PK-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
512 2nd St
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Gr: 3-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
210 W South St, 210 W South St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Gr: PK-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
513 Birch, 513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA include Shell Rock Elementary School, New Hartford Elementary School and Clarksville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butler County?
5 public preschools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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