For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,701 students in Marshall County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA are J C Hoglan Elementary School, West Marshall Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Gr: PK-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Gr: PK-K | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Gr: 3-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA include J C Hoglan Elementary School, West Marshall Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
8 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marshall County include: Woodbury Elementary School vs. Rogers Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Fisher Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School vs. Woodbury Elementary School
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