Top 10 Best Iowa Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 33 blue ribbon public preschools serving 10,530 students in Iowa.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Iowa are Mitchellville Elementary School, Bedford Elementary School and Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Iowa Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchellville Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
308 Elm Ave Nw
Mitchellville, IA 50169
(515) 967-4274
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2116
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
616 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Webster Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12955 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 331-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
Runnells Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6575 Se 116th Street
Runnells, IA 50237
(515) 966-2068
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Normal College Ave
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4337
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Altoona Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 6th St Sw
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 967-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Dayton Center
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
104 2nd St. Nw
Dayton, IA 50530
(515) 547-2314
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Delwood Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037
(563) 674-4164
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #1212.
Bennett Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Okoboji Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 N Ave
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2458
Grades: PK-4
| 506 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Tilford Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 E 13th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-4
| 549 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Whittier Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1306 W Salem
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9570
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Grades: PK-3
| 135 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bryant Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
North Kossuth Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #1919.
Corning Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1012 10th St
Corning, IA 50841
(641) 322-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #2020.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #2121.
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Grades: PK-3
| 321 students
Rank: #2222.
Cam North Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 8th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #2424.
Norman Borlaug Elementary SchoolNorman Borlaug Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #2525.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E High St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5364
Grades: PK-4
| 134 students
Rank: #2626.
Tipton Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #2727.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #2828.
Perry Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 8th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-5656
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #2929.
Murray Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #3030.
Nixon Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #3131.
Rue Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2185
Grades: PK-2
| 426 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Iowa?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Iowa include Mitchellville Elementary School, Bedford Elementary School and Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Iowa?
33 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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