For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,117 students in 52402, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 52402, IA are Bowman Woods Elementary School, Wright Elementary School and Kenwood Leadership Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52402 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52402, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52402, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
52402, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 52402, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 52402, IA include Bowman Woods Elementary School, Wright Elementary School and Kenwood Leadership Academy School.
How many public preschools are located in 52402?
3 public preschools are located in 52402.
What is the racial composition of students in 52402?
52402 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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