For the 2026 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)
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%
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
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