For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,658 students in Benton County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Benton County, IA are Shellsburg Elementary School, Tilford Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Benton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 Tomahawk Trail
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Shellsburg, IA 52332
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Tilford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-4
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525
Grades: PK-3
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Keystone Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 4th St
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Keystone, IA 52249
(319) 442-3221
Grades: PK-3
| 182 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
807 16th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
1509 9th Ave
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: PK-2
| 123 students
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-2
| 321 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Benton County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Benton County, IA include Shellsburg Elementary School, Tilford Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benton County, IA?
5 public preschools are located in Benton County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, IA?
Benton County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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