For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 301 students in New Sharon, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in New Sharon, IA is North Mahaska Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Sharon, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in New Sharon have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Sharon, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2163 135th Street
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4041
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Sharon, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Sharon, IA include North Mahaska Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Sharon?
1 public preschools are located in New Sharon.
What is the racial composition of students in New Sharon?
New Sharon public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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