For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 312 students in 50228, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 50228, IA is Prairie City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschool in zipcode 50228 have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50228, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 50228, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50228, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50228, IA include Prairie City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50228?
1 public preschools are located in 50228.
What is the racial composition of students in 50228?
50228 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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