For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 58 students in Diagonal, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Diagonal, IA is Diagonal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Diagonal, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Diagonal have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Diagonal, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diagonal Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Diagonal, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Diagonal, IA include Diagonal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Diagonal?
1 public preschools are located in Diagonal.
What is the racial composition of students in Diagonal?
Diagonal public preschools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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