For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 486 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Emmet County, IA is Demoney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Emmet County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Demoney Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 17th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2181
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 5-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
218 South 1st St
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Gr: PK-4 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
119 W. 2nd Ave N
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Gr: 2 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
315 N 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Gr: 3-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Emmet County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Emmet County, IA include Demoney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Emmet County?
1 public preschools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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