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Top 5 Best Marshall County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,701 students in Marshall County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall Elementary School, J C Hoglan Elementary School and Fisher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Grades: PK-4
| 288 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marshall County, IA

Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Grades: 3-4
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall Elementary School, J C Hoglan Elementary School and Fisher Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
8 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?

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