For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 280 students in Clay County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Clay County, IA is Clay Central-everly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Central-everly Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
724 West 9th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2710
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, IA include Clay Central-everly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
2 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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