For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,151 students in Madison County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, IA are Earlham Elementary School, Interstate 35 Elementary School and Winterset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison 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 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earlham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Winterset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Grades: PK-3
| 499 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Grades: PK
| 43 students
405 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Madison County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Madison County, IA include Earlham Elementary School, Interstate 35 Elementary School and Winterset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
3 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Winterset Elementary School vs. Interstate 35 Elementary School, Interstate 35 Elementary School vs. Winterset Elementary School, Winterset Elementary School vs. Earlham Elementary School
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