For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 143 students in Manly, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Manly, IA is Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manly, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Manly have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Manly, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Gr: PK-3 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manly, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Manly, IA include Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus.
How many public preschools are located in Manly?
1 public preschools are located in Manly.
What is the racial composition of students in Manly?
Manly public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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