For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 5,684 students in Scott County, IA. The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, IA are Hopewell Elementary School, Bridgeview Elementary School and Virgil Grissom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
316 S.twelfth Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0215
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0215
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Virgil Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Lost Grove Rd
Princeton, IA 52768
(563) 285-3264
Princeton, IA 52768
(563) 285-3264
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Alan Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 West Grove St.
Long Grove, IA 52756
(563) 285-8041
Long Grove, IA 52756
(563) 285-8041
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1423 Hillside Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S Parkview Dr
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8223
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8223
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Jefferson Street
Buffalo, IA 52728
(563) 723-6300
Buffalo, IA 52728
(563) 723-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5506 N Pine
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6900
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 S Concord St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6600
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7307 N Pacific
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6400
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6700
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
622 S. Concord St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6550
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6550
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Gr: PK | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4515 N. Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4515 N Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
7307 N Pacific St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1926 West 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
318 East 7th
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Davenport Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 Kimberly Rd
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Gr: K-12
Harrison Street Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1601 Harrison St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Kimberly Center For Alte School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 W Kimberly
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
610 Holmes St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scott County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Scott County, IA include Hopewell Elementary School, Bridgeview Elementary School and Virgil Grissom Elementary School. Scott County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Scott County?
16 public preschools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Scott County include: Alan Shepard Elementary School vs. Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Neil Armstrong Elementary School vs. Alan Shepard Elementary School
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