For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 610 students in Greene County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Greene County, IA are Paton-churdan Elementary School and Greene County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paton-churdan Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Greene County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Gr: PK-4 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Greene County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Greene County, IA include Paton-churdan Elementary School and Greene County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Greene County?
2 public preschools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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