For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 591 students in Taylor County, IA. The top ranked public preschools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford Elementary School and Lenox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S. Locust St.
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
600 170th St, 600 170th St
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
600 N. Lafayette
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Taylor County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford Elementary School and Lenox Elementary School. Taylor County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Taylor County?
2 public preschools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Taylor County include: Lenox Elementary School vs. Bedford Elementary School, Bedford Elementary School vs. Lenox Elementary School
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