Most Diverse Public Preschools in Iowa

The average public preschool diversity score in Iowa is approximately 0.43 per year (2024-25).
The most diverse public preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Iowa is currently Woodlawn Early Childhood Center, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.70 0.79 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.73

Most Diverse Public Preschools in Iowa (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK
4000 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK
111 Porter
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Learning Resource Center
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK
3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
3040 Jones Street
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6819
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Walnut Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK
1801 16th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Kittrell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Children's Village West
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Mckee Elementary School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Clark Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
4315 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7030
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Nixon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-6
1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Fillmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-6
7307 N Pacific
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6400
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
1027 Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6700
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Children's Village At Hoover
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-4
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Prescott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
1355 Deforest Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Clive Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-6
1600 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Audubon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Crestview School Of Inquiry
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-6
8355 Franklin Avenue
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-5700
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Spalding Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
1610 Se 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-6
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1100
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-6
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Fred Becker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Karen Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
3500 74th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 457-5700
Rank: #30 - 3530. - 35.
Loess Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
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The Iowa average public preschools diversity score is 0.43 for 2024-25.
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