For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,334 students in Wright County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Eagle Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wright County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 North Fort
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Wright County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
404 Park Ave.
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
404 Park Ave
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 14%
300 School St
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
218 N Jackson
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Gr: PK-1 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
201 N Western
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 2-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Eagle Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wright County?
3 public preschools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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