For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 432 students in Audubon County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Audubon County, IA are Audubon Elementary School and Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Audubon County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Audubon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Audubon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Tracy St
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3751
Audubon, IA 50025
(712) 563-3751
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Audubon County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Audubon County, IA include Audubon Elementary School and Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Audubon County?
2 public preschools are located in Audubon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Audubon County?
Audubon County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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