For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,399 students in Waterloo, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Waterloo, IA are Orange Elementary School, Kittrell Elementary School and Fred Becker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waterloo, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Fred Becker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
Cunningham School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Waterloo, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Expo High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Grades: PK
| 32 students
233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Grades: K-5
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waterloo, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Waterloo, IA include Orange Elementary School, Kittrell Elementary School and Fred Becker Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waterloo, IA?
7 public preschools are located in Waterloo, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo, IA?
Waterloo, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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