For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,418 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA are West Burlington Elementary School, Danville Elementary School and Mediapolis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Des Moines County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Des Moines County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Danville Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Mediapolis Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 South Starr Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK
| 171 students
Des Moines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA include West Burlington Elementary School, Danville Elementary School and Mediapolis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Des Moines County, IA?
4 public preschools are located in Des Moines County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines County, IA?
Des Moines County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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