For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 312 students in Prairie City, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Prairie City, IA is Prairie City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie City, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Prairie City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Prairie City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Prairie City, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Prairie City, IA include Prairie City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Prairie City?
1 public preschools are located in Prairie City.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie City?
Prairie City public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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