For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 144 students in Nora Springs, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Nora Springs, IA is Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nora Springs, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Nora Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nora Springs, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Nora Springs, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Gr: PK-4 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nora Springs, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nora Springs, IA include Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs.
How many public preschools are located in Nora Springs?
1 public preschools are located in Nora Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Nora Springs?
Nora Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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