For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 883 students in Jones County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA are Midland Elementary School, Strawberry Hill and Olin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jones County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Hill
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Hamilton Court
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Olin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shannon Elementary School
Magnet School
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: PK-1
| 144 students
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Grades: PK-1
| 95 students
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
112 3rd Street Po Box 39
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Grades: 2-4
| 104 students
212 Trilby St Po Box 320
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA include Midland Elementary School, Strawberry Hill and Olin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jones County?
4 public preschools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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