For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,126 students in 52246, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 52246, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, Weber Elementary School and Ernest Horn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52246 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52246, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52246, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Teeters Court
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 52246, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 52246, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, Weber Elementary School and Ernest Horn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52246?
3 public preschools are located in 52246.
What is the racial composition of students in 52246?
52246 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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