For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,564 students in 52302, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 52302, IA are Echo Hill Elementary School, Linn Grove Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 52302 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 52302, IA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52302, IA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Echo Hill Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Echo Hill Road
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3560
Gr: PK-4 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Linn Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 50th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 730-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Wilkins Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2127 27th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691
Gr: PK-2 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
52302, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Gr: PK-2 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 52302, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 52302, IA include Echo Hill Elementary School, Linn Grove Elementary School and Wilkins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 52302?
4 public preschools are located in 52302.
What is the racial composition of students in 52302?
52302 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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