For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 378 students in West Branch, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in West Branch, IA is Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Branch, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in West Branch have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Branch, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in West Branch, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in West Branch, IA include Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Branch?
1 public preschools are located in West Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch?
West Branch public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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