For the 2026 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 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Decatur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamoni Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 28% (majority Hispanic).
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