For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 181 students in Latimer, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Latimer, IA is Cal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Latimer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Latimer, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6085
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Latimer, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1441 Gull Ave
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Latimer, IA 50452
(641) 579-6087
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Latimer, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Latimer, IA include Cal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Latimer?
1 public preschools are located in Latimer.
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer?
Latimer public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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