For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,768 students in Bettendorf, IA. The top-ranked public preschools in Bettendorf, IA are Hopewell Elementary School, Grant Wood Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bettendorf, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Bettendorf have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bettendorf, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3900 Hopewell Ave
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-0250
Gr: PK-6 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1423 Hillside Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8277
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8263
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3311 Central Avenue
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8275
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bettendorf, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bettendorf, IA include Hopewell Elementary School, Grant Wood Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Bettendorf has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public preschools are located in Bettendorf?
4 public preschools are located in Bettendorf.
What is the racial composition of students in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bettendorf are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bettendorf include: Grant Wood Elementary School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School vs. Grant Wood Elementary School, Mark Twain Elementary School vs. Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.