For the 2025 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2025)
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 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Gr: 6-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 9-12
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 27% (majority Hispanic).
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