For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 591 students in Taylor County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford Elementary School and Lenox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lenox Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S. Locust St.
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford Elementary School and Lenox Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Taylor County?
2 public preschools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Taylor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Taylor County include: Lenox Elementary School vs. Bedford Elementary School, Bedford Elementary School vs. Lenox Elementary School
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