For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,222 students in Lyon County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, IA are West Lyon Elementary School, Central Lyon Elementary School and George-little Rock 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 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lyon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
George-little Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 479-2771
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
309 S. Lincoln St. Ste 1
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
George, IA 51237
(712) 475-3675
Gr: PK | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lyon County, IA include West Lyon Elementary School, Central Lyon Elementary School and George-little Rock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lyon County?
3 public preschools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon 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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