For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 406 students in Ringgold County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Ringgold County, IA are Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Ringgold County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ringgold County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Diagonal Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ringgold County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Ringgold County, IA include Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ringgold County?
2 public preschools are located in Ringgold County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold County?
Ringgold County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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