For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 864 students in Jones County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA are Olin Elementary School, Strawberry Hill and Midland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Jones County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Hill
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Hamilton Court
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3549
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(319) 259-5340
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
321 W South St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
112 3rd Street Po Box 39
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Gr: 2-4 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 7%
212 Trilby St Po Box 320
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, IA include Olin Elementary School, Strawberry Hill and Midland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jones County?
4 public preschools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones 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).
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