For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,081 students in 52402, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 52402, IA are Bowman Woods Elementary School, Wright Elementary School and Kenwood Leadership Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52402 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52402, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52402, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 52402, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 52402, IA include Bowman Woods Elementary School, Wright Elementary School and Kenwood Leadership Academy School.
How many public preschools are located in 52402?
3 public preschools are located in 52402.
What is the racial composition of students in 52402?
52402 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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