For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 816 students in Perry, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Perry, IA is Perry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Perry, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Perry, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Perry, IA include Perry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry?
1 public preschools are located in Perry.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry?
Perry public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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