For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 473 students in Van Buren County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren County, IA are Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center and Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Van Buren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14573 Washington Street
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(641) 936-4321
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(641) 936-4321
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33727 Rte J40
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 592-3600
Keosauqua, IA 52565
(319) 592-3600
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren County, IA include Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center and Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center.
How many public preschools are located in Van Buren County?
2 public preschools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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