For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,146 students in Warren County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Warren County, IA are Martensdale Elementary School, Southeast Warren Primary and Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Warren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martensdale Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Southeast Warren Primary
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 N 5th
Milo, IA 50166
(641) 942-6216
Milo, IA 50166
(641) 942-6216
Gr: PK-4 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Gr: PK-3 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
713 School Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Gr: PK-1 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Warren County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Warren County, IA include Martensdale Elementary School, Southeast Warren Primary and Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Warren County?
5 public preschools are located in Warren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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