Best Public Preschools in Decatur County (2025-26)

Best Decatur County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 367 students in Decatur County, IA.

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

Decatur County, IA public preschools have an score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Decatur County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lamoni Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Bottom 50%

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202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3422

Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: n/an/a

South Elementary School

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201 Se 6th St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-6521

Gr: PK-2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public preschools in Decatur County, IA include Lamoni Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Decatur County?

2 public preschools are located in Decatur County.

What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?

Decatur County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).