For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,033 students in Bremer County, IA. The top-ranked public preschools in Bremer County, IA are Readlyn Elementary School, Durant Elementary School and Tripoli Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bremer County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Bremer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bremer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Readlyn Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
200 E 4th St
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Readlyn, IA 50668
(319) 279-3323
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Fifth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Tripoli Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 9th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4203
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 4th St Se
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3582
Gr: PK | 31 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Franklin Street
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5611
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
317 8th Ave Se Suite D
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 283-2302
Gr: PK-K | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bremer County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bremer County, IA include Readlyn Elementary School, Durant Elementary School and Tripoli Elementary School. Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Bremer County?
6 public preschools are located in Bremer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bremer County?
Bremer County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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