For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 165 students in Murray, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Murray, IA is Murray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Murray have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Murray, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Murray, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Murray, IA include Murray Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Murray?
1 public preschools are located in Murray.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray?
Murray public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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