For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,740 students in Urbandale, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Urbandale, IA are Webster Elementary School, Rolling Green Elementary School and Karen Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbandale, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Urbandale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Urbandale, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Rolling Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8100 Airline Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Karen Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Olmsted Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7110 Prairie Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Urbandale, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5100
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Urbandale, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Urbandale, IA include Webster Elementary School, Rolling Green Elementary School and Karen Acres Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Urbandale?
4 public preschools are located in Urbandale.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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