For the 2026 school year, there are 7 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 North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center. 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 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Park Avenue
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 125th St.
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
400 W. Orange St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7447
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7447
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
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 North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center.
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 28% (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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