For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,688 students in 51103, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 51103, IA are Loess Hills Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 51103 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 51103, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51103, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loess Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W. 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 51103, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 51103, IA include Loess Hills Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 51103?
3 public preschools are located in 51103.
What is the racial composition of students in 51103?
51103 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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