For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,334 students in Wright County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Eagle Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wright County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Gr: PK-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 North Fort
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wright County, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School, Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School and Eagle Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wright County?
3 public preschools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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