Best Clarke County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 60% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Clarke County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Murray Elementary School

(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
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216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517

Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Clarke Community Elementary School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
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231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320

Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

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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

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 27% (majority Hispanic).