For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 5,794 students in Pottawattamie County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pottawattamie County, IA are Underwood Elementary School, Ahstw Primary School and College View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawattamie County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Pottawattamie County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pottawattamie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Ahstw Primary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: PK-3
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-center Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2271
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Glass St
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 482-6296
Grades: PK-2
| 172 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1111.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1212.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1313.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1414.
Carter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Willow Drive
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Carter Lake, IA 51510
(712) 347-5876
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Grades: PK-1
| 494 students
Pottawattamie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Grades: 3
| 176 students
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Kanesville High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
147 15th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Po Box 528
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
415 Antique City Drive, 415 An
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pottawattamie County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pottawattamie County, IA include Underwood Elementary School, Ahstw Primary School and College View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pottawattamie County, IA?
15 public preschools are located in Pottawattamie County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawattamie County, IA?
Pottawattamie County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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