For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 239 students in Hastings, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Hastings, IA is East Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hastings, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Mills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Hastings, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hastings, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Hastings, IA include East Mills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hastings?
1 public preschools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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