For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 736 students in Plymouth County, IA. The top-ranked public preschools in Plymouth County, IA are Akron Westfield Elementary School, Hinton Elementary School and Remsen-union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Plymouth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akron Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hinton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 West Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4327
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4327
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Remsen-union Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Gr: PK-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 2nd Ave Nw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-8121
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-8121
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Plymouth County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Plymouth County, IA include Akron Westfield Elementary School, Hinton Elementary School and Remsen-union Elementary School. Plymouth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Plymouth County?
3 public preschools are located in Plymouth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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