Best Public Preschools in Calhoun County (2026)

Best Calhoun County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 545 students in Calhoun County, IA.

The top-ranked public preschool in Calhoun County, IA is South Central Calhoun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Calhoun County, IA public preschools have an score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Central Calhoun Elementary School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
:

Top 30%

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330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621

Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: n/an/a

Southeast Valley Elementary School

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3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861

Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calhoun County, IA

Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)

621 Thomas St
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575

Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2008)

510 E North St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091

Gr: K-3 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Pocahontal Area Pomeroy Elementary School (Closed 2016)

202 E Harrison
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268

Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Pomeroy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

202 East Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268

Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Pomeroy High School (Closed 2010)

202 E Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268

Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Prairie Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700

Gr: PK-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Prairie Valley Middle School (Closed 2011)

3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700

Gr: 5-8

Rockwell City-lytton Middle School (Closed 2010)

215 Maple Ave
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224

Gr: 5-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Scc Elementary At Lohrville (Closed 2013)

305 Maple St
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425

Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Scc Middle School (Closed 2023)

1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111

Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Twin Lakes Learning Center Alternative School (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

830 Main St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096

Gr: 9-12 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, IA?

The top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, IA include South Central Calhoun Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Calhoun County?

2 public preschools are located in Calhoun County.

What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?

Calhoun County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).