For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,388 students in Mason City, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mason City, IA are Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason City, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Mason City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mason City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1421 4th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4411
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1239 N. Rhode Island Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4406
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
313 15th St. Se
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4415
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 8th St. Nw
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4408
Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mason City, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mason City, IA include Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mason City?
4 public preschools are located in Mason City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason City?
Mason City public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mason City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mason City include: Hoover Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Harding Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Harding Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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