For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,263 students in Fayette County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IA are Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and Starmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turkey Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Pine
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Starmont Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
West Central Pk - 8 School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 N Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-3851
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 4-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
345 East Burger
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Hawkeye, IA 52147
(563) 427-3216
Gr: 1-2 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
200 North Volga
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Fayette, IA 52142
(563) 425-3303
Gr: 7-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
301 6th Ave Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-1245
Gr: 1 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
305 Pember, 305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, IA include Turkey Valley Elementary School, West Union Elementary School and Starmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fayette County?
6 public preschools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette 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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