For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 755 students in Lee County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Lee County, IA is Central Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Grades: PK
| 83 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
520 North 20th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
502 Academy Ave
Denmark, IA 52624
(319) 528-4337
Denmark, IA 52624
(319) 528-4337
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
1402 S 7th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Grades: 1-5
| 82 students
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
918 Timea St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Grades: 1-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lee County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lee County, IA include Central Lee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
2 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee 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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