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Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2026)
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Best Marshall County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,701 students in Marshall County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA are J C Hoglan Elementary School, West Marshall Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Gr: PK-4 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, IA include J C Hoglan Elementary School, West Marshall Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
8 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?

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