For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 237 students in Glidden, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Glidden, IA is Glidden-ralston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glidden, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Glidden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Glidden, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glidden-ralston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho St.
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Glidden, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Glidden, IA include Glidden-ralston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Glidden?
1 public preschools are located in Glidden.
What is the racial composition of students in Glidden?
Glidden public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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