For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 632 students in Nevada, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Nevada, IA is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada, 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 85% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Nevada have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nevada, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
925 H Ave
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-2383
Gr: PK-4 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nevada, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nevada, IA include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nevada?
1 public preschools are located in Nevada.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada?
Nevada public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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