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Best Linn County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public preschools serving 10,520 students in Linn County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Linn County, IA are Echo Hill Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Linn County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Echo Hill Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Gr: PK-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 5th Ave Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6251
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Viola Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6101 Gibson Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
(319) 558-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Lisbon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
235 W School St
Lisbon, IA 52253
(319) 455-2659
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Springville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Academy Street
Springville, IA 52336
(319) 854-6195
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Alburnett Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
131 Roosevelt Street
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
North Linn Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA 52344
(319) 224-3291
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 38th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2471
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Linn Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 50th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
West Willow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2127 27th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Point-urbana Primary School
101 Palo Road
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102
Gr: PK-2 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Longfellow Elementary School
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Gr: PK-2 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Parkview Elementary School
125 3rd Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4698
Gr: PK-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Early Childhood Center
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Truman Early Learning Center
441 West Post Road Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3962
Gr: PK | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Linn County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Linn County, IA include Echo Hill Elementary School, Prairie Ridge Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Linn County?
27 public preschools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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