For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,080 students in 52245, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 52245, IA are Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52245 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52245, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52245, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Grissel Place
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 N Dodge St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Helen Lemme Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
52245, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 52245, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 52245, IA include Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52245?
4 public preschools are located in 52245.
What is the racial composition of students in 52245?
52245 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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