For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 496 students in Sheldon, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Sheldon, IA is East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheldon, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Sheldon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Sheldon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
109 N 18th Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sheldon, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Sheldon, IA include East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sheldon?
2 public preschools are located in Sheldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon?
Sheldon public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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