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Best 50703 Iowa Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,355 students in 50703, IA.

The top-ranked public preschools in 50703, IA are Highland Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Cunningham School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 50703 have an score of 59% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 46% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50703, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50703, IA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Highland Elementary School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
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812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630

Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990

Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #33.

Cunningham School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600

Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50703 Iowa

50703, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Expo High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930

Gr: 9-12

Freeburg Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557

Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Longfellow Early Childhood (Closed 2011)

233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960

Gr: PK

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2005)

200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883

Gr: K-5 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 50703, IA?

The top-ranked public preschools in 50703, IA include Highland Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Cunningham School.

How many public preschools are located in 50703?

3 public preschools are located in 50703.

What is the racial composition of students in 50703?

50703 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).