Top 5 Best Cedar Falls Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,231 students in Cedar Falls, IA. The top ranked public preschools in Cedar Falls, IA are Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Falls, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Cedar Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Cedar Falls, IA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
616 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Grades: PK-6
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
627 Orchard Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
North Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2419 Fern Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3909 Rownd St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2417 Rainbow Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 8th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Cedar Falls, IA?
How many public preschools are located in Cedar Falls?
7 public preschools are located in Cedar Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cedar Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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