For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 557 students in Palo Alto County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Palo Alto County, IA are West Bend-mallard Elementary School, West Elementary School and Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Alto 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 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Palo Alto County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palo Alto County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Bend-mallard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
Mallard, IA 50562
(515) 887-7821
Grades: PK-4
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-4485
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5211
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5211
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Palo Alto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 58
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
Grades: PK-2
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Palo Alto County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Palo Alto County, IA include West Bend-mallard Elementary School, West Elementary School and Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palo Alto County?
3 public preschools are located in Palo Alto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Alto County?
Palo Alto County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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