For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,764 students in Urbandale, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Urbandale, IA are Webster Elementary School and Olmsted 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Urbandale, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary 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
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Olmsted Elementary 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
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
3305 92nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 577 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
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
6301 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-6500
Grades: K-5
| 277 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 and Olmsted Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Urbandale?
3 public preschools are located in Urbandale.
What is the racial composition of students in Urbandale?
Urbandale public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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