For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 212 students in Adams County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Adams County, IA is Corning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Nodaway Street
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
902 9th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
813 1st Street, 813 1st Street
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, IA include Corning Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
1 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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