For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 554 students in Atlantic, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Atlantic, IA is Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Atlantic have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Atlantic, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5234
Gr: PK-3 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Atlantic, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Educational Opportunity Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Gr: 6-12
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Atlantic, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Atlantic, IA include Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Atlantic?
1 public preschools are located in Atlantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic?
Atlantic public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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