For the 2026-27 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026-27)
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 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
114 11th Place Ne
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Hampton, IA 50441
(641) 456-4481
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 28% (majority Hispanic).
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