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Best 52404 Iowa Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,586 students in 52404, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 52404, IA are Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Prairie Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52404 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52404, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52404, IA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Gr: PK-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Gr: PK-4 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Early Childhood Center
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 52404 Iowa

52404, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prairie Middle High School (Closed 2010)
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 52404, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 52404, IA include Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Prairie Crest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52404?
7 public preschools are located in 52404.
What is the racial composition of students in 52404?
52404 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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