For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 374 students in Belmond, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Belmond, IA is Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmond, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Belmond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belmond, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Belmond, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Belmond, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Belmond, IA include Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belmond?
1 public preschools are located in Belmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmond?
Belmond public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.