For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 794 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Elementary School and Clarke Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Clarke County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Elementary School and Clarke Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarke County?
2 public preschools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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