For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 545 students in Calhoun County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Calhoun County, IA is South Central Calhoun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
621 Thomas St
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Grades: PK
| 27 students
510 E North St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Grades: K-3
| 130 students
202 E Harrison
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
202 East Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
202 E Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 230 students
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
215 Maple Ave
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Grades: 5-8
| 147 students
305 Maple St
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Grades: PK-4
| 229 students
1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Grades: 4-8
| 326 students
Twin Lakes Learning Center Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
830 Main St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, IA include South Central Calhoun Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public preschools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun 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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