For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,017 students in O'brien County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in O'brien County, IA are East Elementary School, Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School and South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
O'brien County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in O'brien County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in O'brien County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 3rd St Nw
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2020
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 3rd St Ne
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-3755
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-3755
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
O'brien County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest Iowa Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
300 North 8th Ave West
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in O'brien County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in O'brien County, IA include East Elementary School, Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School and South O'brien Elementary Sch Primghar Center.
How many public preschools are located in O'brien County, IA?
3 public preschools are located in O'brien County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in O'brien County, IA?
O'brien County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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