For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 145 students in Pocahontas County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Pocahontas County, IA is Laurens-marathon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pocahontas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurens-marathon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 Se East Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
300 W Garfield St
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Grades: PK
| 2 students
205 2nd Avenue N.w.
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pocahontas County, IA include Laurens-marathon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pocahontas County?
1 public preschools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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