For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 972 students in Butler County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA are Shell Rock Elementary School, New Hartford Elementary School and Clarksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler 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 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Butler 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Butler County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
New Hartford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
318 N Mather
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4560
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Parkersburg Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 Lincoln
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-2446
Gr: PK-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
North Butler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2212
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Butler County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
512 2nd St
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Gr: 3-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
210 W South St, 210 W South St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Gr: PK-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
513 Birch, 513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Butler County, IA include Shell Rock Elementary School, New Hartford Elementary School and Clarksville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Butler County?
5 public preschools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler 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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