For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 497 students in Winterset, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Winterset, IA is Winterset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winterset, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Winterset have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Winterset, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Gr: PK-3 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Winterset, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Winterset, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Winterset, IA include Winterset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winterset?
1 public preschools are located in Winterset.
What is the racial composition of students in Winterset?
Winterset 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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