For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,445 students in Waterloo, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Waterloo, IA are Orange Elementary School, Highland Elementary School and Kittrell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waterloo, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Kittrell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Fred Becker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Cunningham School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Waterloo, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Expo High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Grades: PK
| 32 students
233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Grades: K-5
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waterloo, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Waterloo, IA include Orange Elementary School, Highland Elementary School and Kittrell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waterloo?
7 public preschools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Waterloo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waterloo include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Fred Becker Elementary School, Orange Elementary School vs. Fred Becker Elementary School, Fred Becker Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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