For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 280 students in Mount Ayr, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mount Ayr, IA is Mount Ayr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Ayr, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Ayr 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 Mount Ayr, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mount Ayr, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Ayr, IA include Mount Ayr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Ayr?
1 public preschools are located in Mount Ayr.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ayr?
Mount Ayr 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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