For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,144 students in Madison County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IA are Earlham Elementary School, Winterset Elementary School and Interstate 35 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earlham Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 S 2nd Ave
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-1551
Gr: PK-3 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Interstate 35 Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
405 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Madison County, IA include Earlham Elementary School, Winterset Elementary School and Interstate 35 Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Madison County?
3 public preschools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Madison County include: Interstate 35 Elementary School vs. Winterset Elementary School, Winterset Elementary School vs. Interstate 35 Elementary School, Interstate 35 Elementary School vs. Earlham Elementary School
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