Best Public Preschools in Clarinda, IA (2025-26)

Best Clarinda Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 562 students in Clarinda, IA.

The top ranked public preschool in Clarinda, IA is Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clarinda, IA public preschool have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarinda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Clarinda, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Garfield Elementary School

(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
:

Bottom 50%

901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510

Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clarinda, Iowa

Clarinda, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165

Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103

Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Clarinda Middle School (Closed 2023)

305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132

Gr: 5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarinda, IA?

The top ranked public preschools in Clarinda, IA include Garfield Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Clarinda?

1 public preschools are located in Clarinda.

What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda?

Clarinda public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).