For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,059 students in Winnebago County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IA are Lake Mills Elementary School, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center and Forest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago 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 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Winnebago County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-1882
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Forest City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 487 students
Winnebago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
North Iowa Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
116 Jackson St S
Thompson, IA 50478
(641) 584-2100
Thompson, IA 50478
(641) 584-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Winnebago County, IA include Lake Mills Elementary School, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center and Forest City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winnebago County?
3 public preschools are located in Winnebago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Winnebago County include: North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center vs. Forest City Elementary School, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center vs. Lake Mills Elementary School
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