For the 2023 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,354 students in Dubuque, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dubuque, IA are Carver Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and John Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubuque, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Dubuque have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Dubuque, IA Public Preschools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2007 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
John Kennedy Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Sageville Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12015 Sherrill Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3170 Spring Valley Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Irving Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Table Mound Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tower Dr
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-4400
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Rhomberg Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Audubon Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1212.
Fulton Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Dubuque, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK
| 51 students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dubuque, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dubuque, IA include Carver Elementary School, Bryant Elementary School and John Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dubuque, IA?
12 public preschools are located in Dubuque, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubuque, IA?
Dubuque, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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