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Best Howard County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 226 students in Howard County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Howard County, IA is Riceville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Howard County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riceville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Woodland Ave
Riceville, IA 50466
(641) 985-2288
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Howard County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1135 Canterbury St.
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-5424
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1000 4th Ave East
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
205 3rd Ave West
Cresco, IA 52136
(563) 547-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
319 Oak St, 319 Oak St
Elma, IA 50628
(641) 393-2280
120 W. Jackson, 120 W. Jackson
Lime Springs, IA 52155
(563) 566-2221
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, IA include Riceville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
1 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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