For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,007 students in Boone County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Boone County, IA are Ogden Elementary School and United Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Boone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 W Sycamore
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
United Community School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Hancock Drive
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0750
Gr: PK-1 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
511 Cedar St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0760
Gr: 2-3 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Futures Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
727 W 3rd St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0885
Gr: 10-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
106 S Webster
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0780
Gr: K-1 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 2%
404 Walnut St, 404 Walnut St
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Boxholm, IA 50040
(515) 846-6214
Gr: 4-6 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
711 W Mamie Eisenhower
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0800
Gr: PK-1 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1420 Benton
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0820
Gr: K-2 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
102 S Boone St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0840
Gr: PK-1 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1284 U Ave
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-5319
Gr: PK-1 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Boone County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Boone County, IA include Ogden Elementary School and United Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Boone County?
4 public preschools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Boone County include: Ogden Elementary School vs. United Community School
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