For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 583 students in Wayne County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IA are Wayne Elementary School, Mormon Trail Elementary School and Seymour Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 South West Street
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Mormon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Grades: PK-4
| 88 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 West 6th St
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
200 West 6th St
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Lineville, IA 50147
(641) 876-5345
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
102 North Dekalb St
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IA include Wayne Elementary School, Mormon Trail Elementary School and Seymour Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
3 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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