For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 212 students in Adams County, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Adams County, IA is Corning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corning Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1012 10th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
902 9th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-3213
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
813 1st Street, 813 1st Street
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Prescott, IA 50859
(641) 335-2211
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Adams County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Adams County, IA include Corning Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adams County?
1 public preschools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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