For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 691 students in 51442, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in 51442, IA is Denison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 51442 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51442, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51442, IA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Gr: PK-3 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
51442, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 51442, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51442, IA include Denison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51442?
1 public preschools are located in 51442.
What is the racial composition of students in 51442?
51442 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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