For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 369 students in Union County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Union County, IA is East Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Union Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1916 High School Dr.
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2724
Gr: PK-K | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Union County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Gr: 4-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Gr: 3 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1001 W Jefferson St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Gr: 1-2 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Union County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Union County, IA include East Union Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Union County?
2 public preschools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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