For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 232 students in Winneshiek County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Winneshiek County, IA is South Winneshiek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winneshiek County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Winneshiek County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Winneshiek County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Winneshiek Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Ossian, IA 52161
(563) 532-9365
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Winneshiek County, IA include South Winneshiek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Winneshiek County?
2 public preschools are located in Winneshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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