Best Hamilton County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Hamilton Elementary School

(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
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404 Blaine St
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%)
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606 Illinois St
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%)
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1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208

Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: n/an/a

Pleasant View Elementary School

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1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241

Gr: PK-1 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

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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

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Northeast Hamilton High School (Closed 2016)

606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234

Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Northeast Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2016)

606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234

Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Riverview Elementary School (Closed 2009)

705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265

Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Wc Daycare Preschool (Closed 2023)

1317 Beach Street
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?