For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 593 students in Tama, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Tama, IA is South Tama County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Tama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tama, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Tama, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Grades: PK-2
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tama, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Tama, IA include South Tama County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tama?
1 public preschools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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