For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,280 students in Dubuque County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dubuque County, IA are Cascade Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Epworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubuque County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Dubuque County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dubuque County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cascade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Harrison St Se
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3335
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3335
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Epworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Jacoby Drive E
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 876-5514
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 876-5514
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Peosta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8522 Burds Rd
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 588-9010
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 588-9010
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2007 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Table Mound Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Tower Dr
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-4400
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3170 Spring Valley Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #88.
John Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
Farley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3308
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3308
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
Dyersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 12th Ave Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-8484
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-8484
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1111.
Sageville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12015 Sherrill Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1212.
Irving Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1313.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3259 St Anne Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1414.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Rhomberg Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1616.
Audubon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1717.
Prescott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Dubuque County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
867 Bernard Road
Bernard, IA 52032
(563) 879-3190
Bernard, IA 52032
(563) 879-3190
Grades: 1-3
| 30 students
Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2540 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK
| 51 students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dubuque County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dubuque County, IA include Cascade Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and Epworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dubuque County?
17 public preschools are located in Dubuque County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubuque County?
Dubuque County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dubuque County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dubuque County include: Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Carver Elementary School, Prescott Elementary School vs. Audubon Elementary School, Audubon Elementary School vs. Prescott Elementary School
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