For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,359 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA are Okoboji Elementary School, Spirit Lake Elementary School and Harris-lake Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Dickinson County Public Preschools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okoboji Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Grades: PK-4
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #44.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA include Okoboji Elementary School, Spirit Lake Elementary School and Harris-lake Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickinson County, IA?
4 public preschools are located in Dickinson County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County, IA?
Dickinson County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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