For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 462 students in 50436, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 50436, IA is Forest City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 50436 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50436, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50436, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2670
Grades: PK-4
| 462 students
50436, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50436, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50436, IA include Forest City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50436?
1 public preschools are located in 50436.
What is the racial composition of students in 50436?
50436 public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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