For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 205 students in Dayton, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Dayton, IA is Dayton Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Dayton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 2nd St. Nw
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Grades: PK-4
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dayton, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dayton, IA include Dayton Center.
How many public preschools are located in Dayton?
1 public preschools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton 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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