For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,261 students in Davenport, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Davenport, IA are Truman Elementary School and Hayes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davenport, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Davenport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Davenport, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5506 N Pine
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6900
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 S Concord St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6600
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
622 S. Concord St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6550
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6550
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Gr: PK | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Davenport, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4515 N. Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4515 N Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
7307 N Pacific St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1926 West 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
318 East 7th
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Davenport Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 Kimberly Rd
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Gr: K-12
Harrison Street Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1601 Harrison St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Kimberly Center For Alte School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 W Kimberly
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Davenport, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Davenport, IA include Truman Elementary School and Hayes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Davenport?
5 public preschools are located in Davenport.
What is the racial composition of students in Davenport?
Davenport public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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