For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 871 students in Chickasaw County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chickasaw County, IA are Fredericksburg Elementary School, Nashua-plainfield Elementary School and New Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw 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 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chickasaw County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 E High St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Gr: PK-4 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
New Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-5858
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Chickasaw County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Education Options Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
710 W. Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 4-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chickasaw County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chickasaw County, IA include Fredericksburg Elementary School, Nashua-plainfield Elementary School and New Hampton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chickasaw County?
3 public preschools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chickasaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chickasaw County include: New Hampton Elementary School vs. Fredericksburg Elementary School, Fredericksburg Elementary School vs. New Hampton Elementary School
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