For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 688 students in Clear Lake, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Clear Lake, IA is Clear Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clear Lake, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S 14th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Clear Lake, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 S 8th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
Gr: 1-2 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
408 Mars Hill Drive
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
408 Mars Hill Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6171
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6171
Gr: PK-K | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clear Lake, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clear Lake, IA include Clear Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clear Lake?
1 public preschools are located in Clear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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