For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,617 students in Story County, IA. The top ranked public preschools in Story County, IA are Gilbert Elementary School, Roland-story Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Story County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Story County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Story County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 Rothmoor
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3744
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Roland-story Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Hillcrest Dr
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4386
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4386
Grades: PK-4
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 H Ave
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Grades: PK-4
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Collins-maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
416 Fourth Avenue
Collins, IA 50055
(641) 385-2446
Collins, IA 50055
(641) 385-2446
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Colo-nesco Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Center
Zearing, IA 50278
(641) 487-7411
Zearing, IA 50278
(641) 487-7411
Grades: PK-4
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
105 E Main St
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 228-3890
Slater, IA 50244
(515) 228-3890
Grades: PK-2
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
3012 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 268-2470
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 268-2470
Grades: PK-K
| 326 students
Story County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
919 West St, 919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2284
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2284
Grades: 5-6
| 66 students
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Grades: PK-2
| 53 students
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Grades: PK-2
| 70 students
415 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755
Grades: K
| 38 students
601 28th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
921 9th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
Xcel High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1921 Ames High Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Story County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Story County, IA include Gilbert Elementary School, Roland-story Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Story County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Story County, IA?
7 public preschools are located in Story County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Story County, IA?
Story County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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