For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,419 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA are West Burlington Elementary School, Mediapolis Elementary School and Danville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Des Moines County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Des Moines County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mediapolis Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Danville Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4221
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
700 South Starr Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Des Moines County, IA include West Burlington Elementary School, Mediapolis Elementary School and Danville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Des Moines County?
4 public preschools are located in Des Moines County.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines County?
Des Moines County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Des Moines County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Des Moines County include: Mediapolis Elementary School vs. Danville Elementary School, West Burlington Elementary School vs. Mediapolis Elementary School, Mediapolis Elementary School vs. West Burlington Elementary School
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