For the 2026 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Iowa County (2026)
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 | 604 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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Iowa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Iowa County include: Iowa Valley Elementary School vs. Mary Welsh Elementary School, Mary Welsh Elementary School vs. Iowa Valley Elementary School
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