For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 169 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IA are Sylvia Enarson Elementary School and Red Oak Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Central Avenue
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-5982
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. 2nd Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, IA include Sylvia Enarson Elementary School and Red Oak Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
2 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County 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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