For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,146 students in Crawford County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, IA are Ar-we-va Elementary Community School, Boyer Valley Elementary School and Denison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Boyer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 School St
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Dow City, IA 51528
(712) 674-3248
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Gr: PK-3 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Oak-ute High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Gr: 9-12
755 Main St
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
509 1st Ave
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, IA include Ar-we-va Elementary Community School, Boyer Valley Elementary School and Denison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crawford County?
4 public preschools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crawford County include: Ar-we-va Elementary Community School vs. Boyer Valley Elementary School, Boyer Valley Elementary School vs. Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
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