For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 864 students in Jones County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA are Olin Elementary School, Strawberry Hill and Midland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Jones County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Hill
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Hamilton Court
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
112 3rd Street Po Box 39
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Gr: 2-4 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 7%
212 Trilby St Po Box 320
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA include Olin Elementary School, Strawberry Hill and Midland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jones County?
4 public preschools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones 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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