For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 596 students in Keokuk County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Keokuk County, IA are Sigourney Elementary School, Keota Elementary School and Tri-county Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keokuk County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Keokuk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Keokuk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sigourney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S. Jefferson
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2350
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Keota Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 N. Ellis Street
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-2323
Keota, IA 52248
(641) 636-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Keokuk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
907 East Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2010
Gr: 7-12
New Directions Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
907 East Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-3108
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-3108
Gr: 9-12
Pekin Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
702 West 2nd
Hedrick, IA 52563
(641) 653-4431
Hedrick, IA 52563
(641) 653-4431
Gr: 9-12
300 West Kelly St
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2566
Sigourney, IA 52591
(641) 622-2566
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Keokuk County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Keokuk County, IA include Sigourney Elementary School, Keota Elementary School and Tri-county Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Keokuk County?
3 public preschools are located in Keokuk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keokuk County?
Keokuk County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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