For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 988 students in Cass County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, IA are Washington Elementary School, Cam Elementary School and Griswold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (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%
Rank: #22.
Cam Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 6th St
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2211
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Griswold Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 E. 6th Street
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
201 1st Street
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 Cass County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, IA include Washington Elementary School, Cam Elementary School and Griswold Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
3 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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