For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 599 students in Shelby County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Shelby County, IA is Irwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Eva Street
Irwin, IA 51446
(712) 782-3126
Irwin, IA 51446
(712) 782-3126
Grades: PK-3
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harlan Primary
Magnet School
2105 Durant St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5903
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-5903
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Western Ave Po Box 309
Shelby, IA 51570
(712) 544-2240
Shelby, IA 51570
(712) 544-2240
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Harlan Community Flexible Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2712 12th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, IA include Irwin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
2 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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