For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 368 students in West Branch, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in West Branch, IA is Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Branch, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in West Branch have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Branch, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Orange St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7447
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7447
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in West Branch, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in West Branch, IA include Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Branch?
2 public preschools are located in West Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in West Branch?
West Branch public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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