For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,038 students in 51501, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 51501, IA are Edison Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Bloomer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 51501 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51501, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Gr: PK-1 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
51501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Gr: 11-12
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 51501, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 51501, IA include Edison Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Bloomer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51501?
7 public preschools are located in 51501.
What is the racial composition of students in 51501?
51501 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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