For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 820 students in Mills County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mills County, IA is East Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Mills County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mills County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 E 15th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8696
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8696
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875
Gr: PK-2 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mills County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mills County, IA include East Mills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mills County?
2 public preschools are located in Mills County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills County?
Mills County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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