For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 331 students in Franklin County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Franklin County, IA is Cal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Po Box 336
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-2143
Gr: K | 90 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, IA include Cal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
2 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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