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Best Lee County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 755 students in Lee County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lee County, IA is Central Lee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee 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 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: PK-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Madison Elementary School
502 48th Street
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-7252
Gr: PK-6 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Torrence Elementary School
1721 Fulton Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-1402
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, IA include Central Lee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
2 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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