For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 549 students in Adair County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Adair County, IA are Nodaway Valley Elementary School, Adair-casey Elementary School and Orient Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adair County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Adair County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Adair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nodaway Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Nw 2nd
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Greenfield, IA 50849
(641) 743-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Adair-casey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #33.
Orient Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Orient, IA 50858
(641) 352-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Adair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3384 Indigo Ave
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Adair, IA 50002
(641) 746-2241
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
502 North Main
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Bridgewater, IA 50837
(641) 369-2571
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Adair County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Adair County, IA include Nodaway Valley Elementary School, Adair-casey Elementary School and Orient Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adair County?
3 public preschools are located in Adair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adair County?
Adair County 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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