For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 571 students in Van Meter, IA. The top ranked public preschool in Van Meter, IA is Van Meter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Meter, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 93% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Meter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Van Meter, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Meter Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Van Meter, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Van Meter, IA include Van Meter Elementary School. Van Meter has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Van Meter?
1 public preschools are located in Van Meter.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Meter?
Van Meter public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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