For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 948 students in Hardin County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Hardin County, IA are Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School, Eldora-new Providence Elementary School and Alden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hardin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Isabella
Radcliffe, IA 50230
(515) 899-2111
Radcliffe, IA 50230
(515) 899-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 10th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Alden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Cougars Den
Magnet School
413 State St
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2699
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2699
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pineview Elementary School
Magnet School
1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Grades: PK-1
| 284 students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 48
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
1100 12th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
200 Chestnut Po Box 129
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hardin County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Hardin County, IA include Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School, Eldora-new Providence Elementary School and Alden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin County?
5 public preschools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hardin County include: Eldora-new Providence Elementary School vs. Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School, Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School vs. Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
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