For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 869 students in Hamilton County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Grades: PK-6
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK-1
| 209 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Regional High School High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1725 Beach St, 1725 Beach St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Grades: PK
| 7 students
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamilton County include: Pleasant View Elementary School vs. South Hamilton Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School, South Hamilton Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School
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