For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 367 students in Decatur County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Decatur County, IA is Lamoni Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Decatur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamoni Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Grades: PK-2
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Decatur County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Decatur County, IA include Lamoni Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur County?
2 public preschools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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