For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,433 students in Cedar County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Cedar County, IA are Durant Elementary School, North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center and Tipton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cedar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
703 Park Avenue
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #55.
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 125th St.
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #66.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Cedar County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Cedar St Box D
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
400 Ball Street, 400 Ball Stre
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cedar County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Cedar County, IA include Durant Elementary School, North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center and Tipton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cedar County?
6 public preschools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cedar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cedar County include: North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center vs. Tipton Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School vs. Tipton Elementary School, Tipton Elementary School vs. Hoover Elementary School
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