For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 583 students in Wayne County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IA are Wayne Elementary School, Mormon Trail Elementary School and Seymour Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 South West Street
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mormon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Seymour Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 South Park
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Seymour, IA 52590
(641) 898-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, IA include Wayne Elementary School, Mormon Trail Elementary School and Seymour Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
3 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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