For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 796 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Guthrie County, IA are Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Guthrie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N.e. 3rd St
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1018
Grades: PK-2
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Panorama Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Panther Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2021
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Guthrie County 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
Panorama Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Guthrie County, IA include Stuart Elementary School, Guthrie Center Elementary School and Panorama Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Guthrie County?
3 public preschools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Guthrie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Guthrie County include: Guthrie Center Elementary School vs. Panorama Elementary School, Panorama Elementary School vs. Guthrie Center Elementary School
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