For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,146 students in Warren County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Warren County, IA are Martensdale Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School and Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Warren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martensdale Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2621
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0339
Grades: PK-3
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Warren Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 N 5th
Milo, IA 50166
(641) 942-6216
Milo, IA 50166
(641) 942-6216
Grades: PK-3
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
1130 North Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-1005
Grades: PK-1
| 579 students
Warren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Grades: 1-5
| 112 students
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Warren County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Warren County, IA include Martensdale Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School and Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Warren County?
5 public preschools are located in Warren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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