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Best Jasper County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,447 students in Jasper County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, IA are Colfax-mingo Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper 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 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jasper County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Gr: PK-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jasper County, IA include Colfax-mingo Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Monroe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jasper County?
5 public preschools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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