For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,249 students in Buena Vista County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Buena Vista County, IA are Alta Elementary School, Sioux Central Elementary School and Newell-fonda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Buena Vista County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Buena Vista County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 Main St
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1400
Alta, IA 51002
(712) 200-1400
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sioux Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4440 U.s. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585
(712) 283-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Newell-fonda Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Orchard
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Albert City, IA 50510
(712) 843-5416
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076
Gr: PK | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buena Vista County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buena Vista County, IA include Alta Elementary School, Sioux Central Elementary School and Newell-fonda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Buena Vista County?
6 public preschools are located in Buena Vista County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista County?
Buena Vista County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Buena Vista County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Buena Vista County include: Sioux Central Elementary School vs. Newell-fonda Elementary School, Newell-fonda Elementary School vs. Sioux Central Elementary School, Albert City-truesdale Elementary School vs. Sioux Central Elementary School
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