For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,005 students in Butler County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA are Shell Rock Elementary School, Parkersburg Elementary School and New Hartford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Butler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shell Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Grades: PK-4
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Parkersburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Grades: PK-2
| 216 students
Rank: #33.
New Hartford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Clarksville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 N Mather
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #55.
North Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
512 2nd St
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Grades: 3-4
| 171 students
210 W South St, 210 W South St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
513 Birch, 513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Grades: 5-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA include Shell Rock Elementary School, Parkersburg Elementary School and New Hartford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butler County?
5 public preschools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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