For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 374 students in Belmond, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Belmond, IA is Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmond, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Belmond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belmond, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Belmond, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 2-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Belmond, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Belmond, IA include Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belmond?
1 public preschools are located in Belmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmond?
Belmond public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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