For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 728 students in Mitchell County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, IA are St. Ansgar Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mitchell County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ansgar Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 E. 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-2331
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Chase Street
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Osage, IA 50461
(641) 732-5856
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mitchell County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, IA include St. Ansgar Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mitchell County?
2 public preschools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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