For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 51 students in 51566, IA.
Public preschools in zipcode 51566 have a diversity score of 0.31, which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 0.46.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51566, IA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. 2nd Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
51566, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 51566, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51566, IA include Red Oak Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in 51566?
1 public preschools are located in 51566.
What is the racial composition of students in 51566?
51566 public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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