For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 794 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Elementary School and Clarke Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clarke County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clarke County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Elementary School and Clarke Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarke County?
2 public preschools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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