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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Preschools in Iowa

The average public preschool diversity score in Iowa is approximately 0.46 per year (2026).
The most diverse public preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Iowa is currently Woodlawn Early Childhood Center, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.69 0.80 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.73

Most Diverse Public Preschools in Iowa (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: PK
4000 Lower Beaver Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8213
Rank: #22.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Children's Village At Hoover
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 336-7850
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Children's Village West
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
1757 West 12th Street
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 336-7800
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
111 Porter
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Fred Becker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK
1801 16th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 242-8424
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
3825 Indianola Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8415
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
3040 Jones Street
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6819
Rank: #11 - 1511. - 15.
Spalding Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Clive Learning Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-6
1600 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
(515) 633-5800
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1100
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Garton Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
2820 E 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8408
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
5506 N Pine
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6900
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Mckee Elementary School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK
2115 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 323-8628
Rank: #16 - 2216. - 22.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-4
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-5
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
1901 Unity Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
1355 Deforest Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-6
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
3571 Sycamore St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: PK-5
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Loess Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-5
1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Clark Early Childhood Center
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK
4315 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7030
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Iowa average public preschools diversity score?
The Iowa average public preschools diversity score is 0.46 for 2026.
What are public preschools with the most diversity score in Iowa?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Iowa include Woodlawn Early Childhood Center, Lowell Elementary School and Children's Village At Hoover.

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