For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,355 students in 50703, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in 50703, IA are Highland Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Cunningham School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 50703 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50703, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50703, IA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Cunningham School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
50703, Iowa 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Expo High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Gr: 9-12
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50703, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50703, IA include Highland Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Cunningham School.
How many public preschools are located in 50703?
3 public preschools are located in 50703.
What is the racial composition of students in 50703?
50703 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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