For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,393 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA are Spirit Lake Elementary School, Okoboji Elementary School and Graettinger-terril 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 81% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Gr: PK-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Okoboji Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Gr: PK-4 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Gr: 3-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA include Spirit Lake Elementary School, Okoboji Elementary School and Graettinger-terril Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickinson County?
4 public preschools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dickinson County include: Spirit Lake Elementary School vs. Okoboji Elementary School, Okoboji Elementary School vs. Spirit Lake Elementary School
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