For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 232 students in Winneshiek County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Winneshiek County, IA is South Winneshiek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winneshiek County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Winneshiek County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Winneshiek County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Winneshiek Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Grades: PK-4
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Winneshiek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
435 County St
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Winneshiek County, IA include South Winneshiek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winneshiek County?
2 public preschools are located in Winneshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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