For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 820 students in Pella, IA. The top-ranked public preschools in Pella, IA are Lincoln Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pella, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Pella have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pella, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Gr: PK-3 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Pella, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pella, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pella, IA include Lincoln Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Pella has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Pella?
2 public preschools are located in Pella.
What is the racial composition of students in Pella?
Pella public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pella are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pella include: Madison Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School
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