For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,446 students in Iowa County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Iowa County, IA are Mary Welsh Elementary School, Iowa Valley Elementary School and English Valleys Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Iowa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Welsh Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2383 Raider Drive
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-2301
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
English Valleys Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 S College St
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3638
North English, IA 52316
(319) 664-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Amana Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3023 220th Trail
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255
Gr: PK-4 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
H-l-v Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 5th St.
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Victor, IA 52347
(319) 647-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
847 Washington St
Millersburg, IA 52308
(319) 655-7641
Millersburg, IA 52308
(319) 655-7641
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
501 Highland
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1864
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1864
Gr: PK-1 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Iowa County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Iowa County, IA include Mary Welsh Elementary School, Iowa Valley Elementary School and English Valleys Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Iowa County?
5 public preschools are located in Iowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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