For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 134 students in Westside, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Westside, IA is Ar-we-va Elementary Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westside, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Westside 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 Westside, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westside, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westside, IA include Ar-we-va Elementary Community School.
How many public preschools are located in Westside?
1 public preschools are located in Westside.
What is the racial composition of students in Westside?
Westside 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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