For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 517 students in Clarion, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Clarion, IA is Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clarion, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Clarion, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarion, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clarion, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarion?
1 public preschools are located in Clarion.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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