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Best Wright County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,334 students in Wright County, IA.

The top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Eagle Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wright County, IA public preschools have an score of 63% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wright County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
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319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873

Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #22.

Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300

Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

Eagle Grove Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
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425 North Fort
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126

Gr: PK-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wright County, IA

Wright County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Dows Elementary School (Closed 2015)

404 Park Ave.
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162

Gr: PK-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Dowscal Middle School (Closed 2006)

404 Park Ave
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163

Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Goldfield Elementary School (Closed 2009)

300 School St
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173

Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Lela Howland Elementary School (Closed 2008)

218 N Jackson
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603

Gr: PK-1 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2008)

201 N Western
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126

Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Parker Elementary School (Closed 2009)

611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300

Gr: 2-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Ramsay Elementary School (Closed 2009)

503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300

Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA?

The top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Eagle Grove Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Wright County?

3 public preschools are located in Wright County.

What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?

Wright County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).