For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 646 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nevada, IA (2025)
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 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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