For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,306 students in Tama County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tama County, IA are Dysart-geneseo Elementary School, South Tama County Elementary School and North Tama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Tama County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tama County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
411 Lincoln
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Dysart, IA 52224
(319) 476-7110
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
North Tama Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Gmg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Wallace Avenue
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 474-2251
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tama County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tama County, IA include Dysart-geneseo Elementary School, South Tama County Elementary School and North Tama Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tama County?
4 public preschools are located in Tama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama County?
Tama County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tama County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tama County include: North Tama Elementary School vs. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
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