For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,279 students in 51503, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 51503, IA are Hoover Elementary School, College View Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 51503 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51503, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51503, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6537
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1225 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1603 Grand Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6471
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
620 N. 8th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6446
Gr: PK | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 51503, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51503, IA include Hoover Elementary School, College View Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51503?
4 public preschools are located in 51503.
What is the racial composition of students in 51503?
51503 public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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