For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,366 students in 52002, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 52002, IA are Carver Elementary School, John Kennedy Elementary School and Sageville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52002 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52002, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52002, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2007 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
John Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sageville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12015 Sherrill Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
7810 Chavenelle Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3000
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3000
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 52002, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 52002, IA include Carver Elementary School, John Kennedy Elementary School and Sageville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52002?
4 public preschools are located in 52002.
What is the racial composition of students in 52002?
52002 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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