For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 121 students in Essex, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Essex, IA is Essex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Essex have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Essex, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Forbes St
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Essex, IA 51638
(712) 379-3114
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Essex, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Essex, IA include Essex Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Essex?
1 public preschools are located in Essex.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex?
Essex public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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