For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 529 students in Eldon, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Eldon, IA is Cardinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Eldon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Grades: PK-4
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Eldon, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Eldon, IA include Cardinal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eldon?
1 public preschools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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