For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,764 students in Urbandale, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Urbandale, IA are Webster Elementary School and Olmsted Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, 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 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Urbandale, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Olmsted Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
3305 92nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Urbandale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Urbandale, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Urbandale, IA include Webster Elementary School and Olmsted Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Urbandale?
3 public preschools are located in Urbandale.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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