For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 777 students in Allamakee County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Allamakee County, IA are New Albin Elementary School and Cora B Darling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allamakee County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Allamakee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Allamakee County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Albin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Locust Se
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4246
New Albin, IA 52160
(563) 544-4246
Gr: PK-4 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cora B Darling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7653
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
313 West Post Street
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 964-7669
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 964-7669
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
210 South Ogden St.
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7651
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7651
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
953 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6375
Gr: PK-2 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Allamakee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allamakee Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12 East Main
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Gr: 9-12
115 Main Street
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Allamakee County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Allamakee County, IA include New Albin Elementary School and Cora B Darling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Allamakee County?
5 public preschools are located in Allamakee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allamakee County?
Allamakee County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Allamakee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Allamakee County include: Cora B Darling Elementary School vs. New Albin Elementary School, New Albin Elementary School vs. Cora B Darling Elementary School
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.