For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 698 students in 51442, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 51442, IA is Denison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 51442 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51442, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51442, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 N 20th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3104
Grades: PK-3
| 698 students
51442, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 51442, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 51442, IA include Denison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51442?
1 public preschools are located in 51442.
What is the racial composition of students in 51442?
51442 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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