For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 781 students in Poweshiek County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Poweshiek County, IA are Montezuma Elementary School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poweshiek County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Poweshiek County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Poweshiek County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 North 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5129
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1090 Jackson Street
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-9268
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Hobart St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Poweshiek County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Poweshiek County, IA include Montezuma Elementary School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Poweshiek County?
3 public preschools are located in Poweshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poweshiek County?
Poweshiek County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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