For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 369 students in Union County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Union County, IA is East Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Union County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Union Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Grades: PK-K
| 159 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Grades: 4-5
| 186 students
501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Grades: 3
| 108 students
1001 W Jefferson St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Grades: 1-2
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Union County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Union County, IA include East Union Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Union County?
2 public preschools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union 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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