For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 406 students in Ringgold County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ringgold County, IA are Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Ringgold County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ringgold County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 Minority enrollment: 2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ringgold County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ringgold County, IA include Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ringgold County?
2 public preschools are located in Ringgold County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold County?
Ringgold County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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