For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 546 students in Mount Vernon, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Mount Vernon, IA is Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Vernon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 5th Ave Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, IA include Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Vernon?
1 public preschools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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