For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 189 students in Humboldt County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Humboldt County, IA is Twin Rivers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt 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 50% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Humboldt County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 College Ave.
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Gr: PK-K | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 College Ave
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Humboldt County, IA include Twin Rivers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Humboldt County?
2 public preschools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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