For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 725 students in Carlisle, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carlisle, IA is Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle, 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 Carlisle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carlisle, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Gr: PK-3 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carlisle, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carlisle, IA include Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carlisle?
1 public preschools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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