For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 327 students in the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wood are Alexander Elementary School and Grant Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3571 Sycamore St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Lakeside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1180
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA include Alexander Elementary School and Grant Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Wood City?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Wood City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wood City?
the neighborhood of Wood City public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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