For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 250 students in Guthrie Center, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Guthrie Center, IA is Guthrie Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie Center, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Guthrie Center have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Guthrie Center, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guthrie Center Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2720
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Guthrie Center, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Guthrie Center, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Guthrie Center, IA include Guthrie Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Guthrie Center?
1 public preschools are located in Guthrie Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie Center?
Guthrie Center 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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