For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 479 students in De Witt, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in De Witt, IA is Ekstrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt, 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 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in De Witt have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in De Witt, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ekstrand Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Gr: PK-3 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
De Witt, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Alternative Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in De Witt, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in De Witt, IA include Ekstrand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in De Witt?
1 public preschools are located in De Witt.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt?
De Witt public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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