For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 869 students in Hamilton County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton 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 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK-1 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Regional High School High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1725 Beach St, 1725 Beach St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamilton County include: Northeast Hamilton Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. South Hamilton Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
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