For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,389 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA are Spirit Lake Elementary School, Okoboji Elementary School and Harris-lake Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dickinson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
709 28th Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Okoboji Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Graettinger-terril Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 S. Schooley St.
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 859-3286
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, IA include Spirit Lake Elementary School, Okoboji Elementary School and Harris-lake Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickinson County?
4 public preschools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dickinson County include: Spirit Lake Elementary School vs. Okoboji Elementary School, Okoboji Elementary School vs. Spirit Lake Elementary School
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