For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 465 students in Manchester, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Manchester, IA is Lambert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manchester, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lambert Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Manchester, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manchester, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Manchester, IA include Lambert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Manchester?
1 public preschools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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