For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,125 students in Jackson County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue Elementary School, Andrew Elementary School and Easton Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 South 3rd Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Easton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue Elementary School, Andrew Elementary School and Easton Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
4 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Easton Valley Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School vs. Easton Valley Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School vs. Bellevue Elementary School
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