For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 973 students in 52245, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 52245, IA are Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52245 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52245, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52245, IA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Grissel Place
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 N Dodge St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Helen Lemme Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Robert Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
52245, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 52245, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 52245, IA include Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52245?
4 public preschools are located in 52245.
What is the racial composition of students in 52245?
52245 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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