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Best Marion County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,101 students in Marion County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Pleasantville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion 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 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 North Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3970
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Gr: PK-3 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Pleasantville Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
414 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0566
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Melcher-dallas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1003 E Park St
Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
(641) 947-3151
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Twin Cedars Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044
(641) 944-5245
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
West Elementary School
306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185
Gr: PK-2 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marion County, IA

Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Elementary School (Closed 2011)
614 East Washington St
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Gr: K-5
Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Melcher-dallas Junior High School (Closed 2020)
214 S. Main Street
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Webster Elementary School (Closed 2008)
401 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and Pleasantville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
6 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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