For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 481 students in Ida County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Ida County, IA is Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ida County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Ida County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ida County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Holstein, IA 51025
(712) 368-4353
Gr: PK-3 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Ida County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Moorehead
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3687
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 Chestnut
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Battle Creek, IA 51006
(712) 365-4354
Gr: 4-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
403 Barnes St
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 364-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Sac-ida Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
600 Chestnut
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(712) 365-4354
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ida County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Ida County, IA include Odebolt Elementary-ida Grove.
How many public preschools are located in Ida County?
2 public preschools are located in Ida County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ida County?
Ida County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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