For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 685 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clear Lake, IA (2026)
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 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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