For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 869 students in Hamilton County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 Illinois St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 325-6234
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Shakespeare Ave
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2208
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Willson Ave
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK-1 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Elementary School, Northeast Hamilton Elementary School and Stratford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamilton County include: Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School vs. South Hamilton Elementary School
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