For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,075 students in Altoona, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Altoona, IA are Centennial Elementary School, Altoona Elementary School and Clay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, 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 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Altoona, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 7th Ave Se
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-2109
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-2109
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Altoona Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 6th St Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-3771
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Clay Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 First Avenue S.
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-4198
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 17th Ave Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Altoona, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Harbor-southeast Polk Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1301 First Ave N
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 957-8811
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 957-8811
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Altoona, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Altoona, IA include Centennial Elementary School, Altoona Elementary School and Clay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Altoona?
4 public preschools are located in Altoona.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Altoona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Altoona include: Willowbrook Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School vs. Altoona Elementary School, Willowbrook Elementary School vs. Clay Elementary School
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