Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025-26)

Best Clay County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 280 students in Clay County, IA.

The top ranked public preschool in Clay County, IA is Clay Central-everly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, IA public preschools have an score of 55% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clay Central-everly Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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Bottom 50%

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401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241

Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: n/an/a

Johnson Elementary School

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724 West 9th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710

Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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School

Location

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Clay Central-everly Elementary At Everly (Closed 2008)

306 E 2nd St Po Box 110
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227

Gr: 3-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Clay Central-everly Junior Senior High School (Closed 2020)

306 E 2nd St
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227

Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Clay Central-everly Middle School (Closed 2012)

401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241

Gr: 5-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2006)

411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882

Gr: PK-K | 36 students Minority enrollment: 9%

South Clay Elementary School (Closed 2011)

300 Railway
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270

Gr: PK-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IA?

The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, IA include Clay Central-everly Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Clay County?

2 public preschools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).