For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 285 students in Nashua, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Nashua, IA is Nashua-plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashua, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Nashua have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Nashua, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua-plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
621 Panama St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4114
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nashua, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 4-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nashua, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nashua, IA include Nashua-plainfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nashua?
1 public preschools are located in Nashua.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua?
Nashua public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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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