For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,038 students in 51501, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 51501, IA are Edison Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Bloomer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 51501 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51501, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Gr: PK-1 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
51501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Gr: 11-12
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 51501, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51501, IA include Edison Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Bloomer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51501?
7 public preschools are located in 51501.
What is the racial composition of students in 51501?
51501 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).