For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,486 students in 52240, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 52240, IA are Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52240 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52240, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52240, IA Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Barrington Rd
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3571 Sycamore St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Deforest Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Lakeside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1180
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1180
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 52240, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 52240, IA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Alexander Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52240?
4 public preschools are located in 52240.
What is the racial composition of students in 52240?
52240 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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