For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,284 students in 51503, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 51503, IA are Hoover Elementary School, College View Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 51503 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51503, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51503, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
620 N. 8th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
51503, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Gr: 3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Kanesville High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 51503, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 51503, IA include Hoover Elementary School, College View Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51503?
4 public preschools are located in 51503.
What is the racial composition of students in 51503?
51503 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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