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Best Hardin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 913 students in Hardin County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Hardin County, IA are Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School, Alden Elementary School and Eldora-new Providence 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 74% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Hardin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Isabella
Radcliffe, IA 50230
(515) 899-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Alden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Center Street
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3393
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 10th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-9350
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
The Cougars Den
413 State St
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2699
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Gr: PK-1 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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Hardin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 48
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1100 12th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
200 Chestnut Po Box 129
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

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, Alden Elementary School and Eldora-new Providence 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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