For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 163 students in Murray, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Murray, IA is Murray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Murray have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Murray, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Murray, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Murray, IA include Murray Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Murray?
1 public preschools are located in Murray.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray?
Murray public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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