For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,805 students in Bettendorf, IA. The top-ranked public preschools in Bettendorf, IA are Hopewell Elementary School, Grant Wood Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bettendorf, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Bettendorf have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bettendorf, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1423 Hillside Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Bettendorf, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Holmes St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bettendorf, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bettendorf, IA include Hopewell Elementary School, Grant Wood Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Bettendorf has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Bettendorf?
4 public preschools are located in Bettendorf.
What is the racial composition of students in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bettendorf are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bettendorf include: Mark Twain Elementary School vs. Grant Wood Elementary School, Grant Wood Elementary School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School
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