For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,472 students in Jasper County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jasper County, IA are Prairie City Elementary School, Colfax-mingo Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jasper County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 206 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
307 West Mohawk Dr
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jasper County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jasper County, IA include Prairie City Elementary School, Colfax-mingo Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jasper County?
5 public preschools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jasper County include: Colfax-mingo Elementary School vs. Prairie City Elementary School, Prairie City Elementary School vs. Colfax-mingo Elementary School
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