For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 536 students in Kossuth County, IA. The top-ranked public preschools in Kossuth County, IA are North Kossuth Elementary School and North Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kossuth County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Kossuth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kossuth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
North Union Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 310th Street
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
124 N Main
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3586
Gr: PK-K | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kossuth County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kossuth County, IA include North Kossuth Elementary School and North Union Elementary School. Kossuth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Kossuth County?
3 public preschools are located in Kossuth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kossuth County?
Kossuth County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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