For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 567 students in Grimes, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Grimes, IA is Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grimes, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Grimes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grimes, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Ne Beaverbrooke Blvd
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Grimes, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3353 240th Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Metro West Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11500 Nw 54th Ave
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grimes, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Grimes, IA include Heritage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grimes?
1 public preschools are located in Grimes.
What is the racial composition of students in Grimes?
Grimes public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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