Best Clay County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 280 students in Clay County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Clay County, IA is Clay Central-everly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Central-everly Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Grades: PK-6
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
724 West 9th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Grades: PK-K
| 217 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, IA

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
306 E 2nd St Po Box 110
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 3-5
| 72 students
306 E 2nd St
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Grades: 5-8
| 93 students
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
300 Railway
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IA include Clay Central-everly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
2 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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