For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 287 students in Newell, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Newell, IA is Newell-fonda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newell, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Newell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newell, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell-fonda Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Newell, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Clark St Po Box 297
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: PK-K | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
205 Clark St, 205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: 4-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newell, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Newell, IA include Newell-fonda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newell?
1 public preschools are located in Newell.
What is the racial composition of students in Newell?
Newell public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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