For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 431 students in State Center, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in State Center, IA is West Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
State Center, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in State Center have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 State Center, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in State Center, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in State Center, IA include West Marshall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in State Center?
1 public preschools are located in State Center.
What is the racial composition of students in State Center?
State 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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