For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 964 students in 50701, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 50701, IA are Orange Elementary School and Fred Becker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 50701 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50701, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50701, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Fred Becker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
50701, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50701, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50701, IA include Orange Elementary School and Fred Becker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 50701?
2 public preschools are located in 50701.
What is the racial composition of students in 50701?
50701 public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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