For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 578 students in Clarinda, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Clarinda, IA is Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarinda, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarinda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clarinda, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
Clarinda, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarinda, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clarinda, IA include Garfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarinda?
1 public preschools are located in Clarinda.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda?
Clarinda public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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