For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 287 students in Belle Plaine, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Belle Plaine, IA is Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Plaine, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Belle Plaine have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Belle Plaine, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 7th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3002
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Belle Plaine, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
807 16th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
1509 9th Ave
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Belle Plaine, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Belle Plaine, IA include Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Belle Plaine?
1 public preschools are located in Belle Plaine.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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