For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 402 students in Colfax, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Colfax, IA is Colfax-mingo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colfax, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colfax, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Colfax, IA include Colfax-mingo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colfax?
1 public preschools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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