For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,429 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA are Mediapolis Elementary School, West Burlington Elementary School and Danville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Des Moines County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Des Moines County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mediapolis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
West Burlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Danville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Corse Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
700 South Starr Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Des Moines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA include Mediapolis Elementary School, West Burlington Elementary School and Danville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Des Moines County?
4 public preschools are located in Des Moines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines County?
Des Moines County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Des Moines County include: Mediapolis Elementary School vs. Danville Elementary School, West Burlington Elementary School vs. Mediapolis Elementary School, Mediapolis Elementary School vs. West Burlington Elementary School
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