For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 839 students in Muscatine County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Muscatine County, IA are Wilton Elementary School and Muskie Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Muscatine County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Muscatine County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1210 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Muskie Early Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Gr: PK | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Miller St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Muscatine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1409 Wisconsin St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Gr: PK-1
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Gr: K-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Muscatine County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Muscatine County, IA include Wilton Elementary School and Muskie Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Muscatine County?
3 public preschools are located in Muscatine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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