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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
52404, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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