For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,358 students in 52317, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 52317, IA are Penn Elementary School, North Bend Elementary School and Christine Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52317 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52317, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52317, IA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 St Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
Grades: PK-3
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
James Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 52317, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 52317, IA include Penn Elementary School, North Bend Elementary School and Christine Grant Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52317?
5 public preschools are located in 52317.
What is the racial composition of students in 52317?
52317 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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