For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 191 students in Elgin, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Elgin, IA is Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elgin, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 422-3851
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Elgin, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
23493 Canoe Rd
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Elgin, IA 52141
(563) 426-5551
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Elgin, IA include Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elgin?
1 public preschools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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