For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 121 students in 51638, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 51638, IA is Essex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 51638 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51638, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51638, IA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 51638, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 51638, IA include Essex Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51638?
1 public preschools are located in 51638.
What is the racial composition of students in 51638?
51638 public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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