For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 374 students in Garner, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Garner, IA is Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garner, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Garner have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Garner, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
620 W 11th St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2831
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Garner, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Gr: 5-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Garner, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Garner, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Garner?
1 public preschools are located in Garner.
What is the racial composition of students in Garner?
Garner 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).
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