For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,658 students in 52317, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 52317, IA are Penn Elementary School, Christine Grant Elementary School and Buford Garner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52317 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52317, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52317, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
James Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 52317, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 52317, IA include Penn Elementary School, Christine Grant Elementary School and Buford Garner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52317?
4 public preschools are located in 52317.
What is the racial composition of students in 52317?
52317 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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