For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 543 students in Tama, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in Tama, IA is South Tama County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Tama have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Tama, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tama County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Country Club Dr
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3999
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Tama, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Gr: 3-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tama, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Tama, IA include South Tama County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tama?
1 public preschools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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