For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,523 students in 52001, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 52001, IA are Eisenhower Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52001 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52001, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52001, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3170 Spring Valley Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3259 St Anne Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Rhomberg Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
52001, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Gr: 9-12
2540 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 63%
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 52001, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 52001, IA include Eisenhower Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52001?
7 public preschools are located in 52001.
What is the racial composition of students in 52001?
52001 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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