For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 214 students in 51551, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in 51551, IA is East Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 51551 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51551, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51551, IA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 E 15th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8696
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8696
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
51551, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 E. 9th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Gr: PK-4 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
East Mills Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
409 E. 9th
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 51551, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51551, IA include East Mills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51551?
1 public preschools are located in 51551.
What is the racial composition of students in 51551?
51551 public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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