For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,254 students in Pottawattamie County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pottawattamie County, IA are Treynor Elementary School, Underwood Elementary School and Tri-center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawattamie County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Pottawattamie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pottawattamie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Treynor Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2 Elementary Drive
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3422
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3422
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Ahstw Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: PK-3
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Glass St
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Grades: PK-2
| 187 students
Rank: #99.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1515.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
620 N. 8th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Grades: PK-1
| 504 students
Pottawattamie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Grades: 3
| 176 students
401 East Welch Street
Crescent, IA 51526
(712) 545-3697
Crescent, IA 51526
(712) 545-3697
Grades: K-5
| 73 students
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Kanesville High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
147 15th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Po Box 528
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
415 Antique City Drive, 415 An
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pottawattamie County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pottawattamie County, IA include Treynor Elementary School, Underwood Elementary School and Tri-center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pottawattamie County?
17 public preschools are located in Pottawattamie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawattamie County?
Pottawattamie County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pottawattamie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pottawattamie County include: E A Kreft Primary School vs. College View Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School vs. College View Elementary School, Ahstw Primary School vs. Oakland Elementary School
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