For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 869 students in Perry, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Perry, IA is Perry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Perry, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Grades: PK-5
| 869 students
Perry, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Perry, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Perry, IA include Perry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry?
1 public preschools are located in Perry.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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