For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,013 students in Webster County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Webster County, IA are Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School and Dayton Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Webster County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 Pierce Street
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 2nd St. Nw
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
104 So. 17th St.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Grades: PK-K
| 385 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Grades: 5-6
| 507 students
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Grades: PK-4
| 141 students
303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
303 Pierce St
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 195 students
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
30850 Paragon Ave. Po Box 49
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Webster County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Webster County, IA include Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School and Dayton Center.
How many public preschools are located in Webster County?
3 public preschools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Webster County include: Dayton Center vs. Early Childhood Center
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