For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 567 students in Grimes, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Grimes, IA is Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grimes, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Grimes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grimes, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Ne Beaverbrooke Blvd
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 300-9627
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Grimes, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3353 240th Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Metro West Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11500 Nw 54th Ave
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grimes, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grimes, IA include Heritage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grimes?
1 public preschools are located in Grimes.
What is the racial composition of students in Grimes?
Grimes public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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