Best Forest City Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 462 students in Forest City, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Forest City, IA is Forest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Forest City, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Forest City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Forest City, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest City, IA include Forest City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Forest City?
1 public preschools are located in Forest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?
Forest City public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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