For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,181 students in Lyon County, IA. The top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, IA are George-little Rock Elementary School, West Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 69%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lyon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George-little Rock Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Central Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 S. Lincoln St. Ste 1
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Grades: 5-8
| 232 students
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, IA include George-little Rock Elementary School, West Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Elementary School. Lyon County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Lyon County, IA?
4 public preschools are located in Lyon County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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