For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,059 students in Washington County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IA are Waco Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington 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 47% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waco Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. Main Street
Crawfordsville, IA 52621
(319) 658-2931
Crawfordsville, IA 52621
(319) 658-2931
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Schnoebelen Street
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2821
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Gr: PK-2 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
835 Park Street
Ainsworth, IA 52201
(319) 657-3151
Ainsworth, IA 52201
(319) 657-3151
Gr: K-5 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Alterntive Learning Cent (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 4th St.
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Assure Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
105 Westview Dr
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1715 Vine Avenue Box B
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1592 Angle Rd. Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 683-2770
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IA include Waco Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
3 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).