For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 191 students in Elgin, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Elgin, IA is Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Elgin, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Elgin, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elgin, IA include Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elgin?
1 public preschools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin 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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