For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,027 students in Webster County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, IA are Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School and Dayton Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Pierce Street
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dayton Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 2nd St. Nw
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
104 So. 17th St.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5740
Gr: PK-K | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 5-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Gr: 9-12
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
303 Pierce St
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211
Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
30850 Paragon Ave. Po Box 49
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 7-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Webster County, IA include Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School and Dayton Center.
How many public preschools are located in Webster County?
3 public preschools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Webster County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Webster County include: Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School vs. Dayton Center, Dayton Center vs. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary School, Dayton Center vs. Early Childhood Center
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