For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 664 students in Hancock County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IA are Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School and West Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
620 W 11th St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: PK-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3833
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School and West Hancock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
2 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hancock County include: Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School vs. West Hancock Elementary School, West Hancock Elementary School vs. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
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