For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 204 students in Dow City, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Dow City, IA is Boyer Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dow City, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Dow City have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Dow City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dow City, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dow City, IA include Boyer Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dow City?
1 public preschools are located in Dow City.
What is the racial composition of students in Dow City?
Dow City 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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