For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 826 students in Johnston, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Johnston, IA is Henry A Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Johnston, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6207 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-6977
Gr: PK-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Johnston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Youth Homes Of Middle America (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7085 Nw Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Johnston, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Johnston, IA include Henry A Wallace Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnston?
1 public preschools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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