For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 239 students in 51540, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in 51540, IA is East Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 51540 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51540, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51540, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Gr: PK-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
51540, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Gr: 5-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Gr: PK-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 51540, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51540, IA include East Mills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51540?
1 public preschools are located in 51540.
What is the racial composition of students in 51540?
51540 public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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