For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 39 students in 50644, IA.
Public preschools in zipcode 50644 have a diversity score of 0.19, which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 0.45.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50644, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
50644, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 50644, IA?
1 public preschools are located in 50644, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in 50644?
50644 public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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