Top 10 Best Pottawattamie County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 5,884 students in Pottawattamie County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pottawattamie County, IA are Underwood Elementary School, Tri-center Elementary School and Hoover 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 64% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Pottawattamie County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Pottawattamie County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
College View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Ahstw Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: PK-3
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Rue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
708 Glass St
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Grades: PK-2
| 188 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #99.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bloomer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1414.
Carter Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
E A Kreft Primary School
Magnet School
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Grades: PK-1
| 490 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pottawattamie County, IA

Pottawattamie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Grades: 3
| 176 students
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
807 Ave G
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
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
147 15th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 N 18th St
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
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Po Box 528
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
415 Antique City Drive, 415 An
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
207 Scott St
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 Underwood Elementary School, Tri-center Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pottawattamie County?
15 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pottawattamie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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