Top 5 Best Cedar Falls Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,285 students in Cedar Falls, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar Falls, IA are Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Falls, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cedar Falls have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cedar Falls, IA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
616 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
627 Orchard Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3909 Rownd St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2417 Rainbow Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
North Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2419 Fern Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 8th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: n/an/a
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar Falls, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar Falls, IA include Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cedar Falls, IA?
8 public elementary schools are located in Cedar Falls, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Falls, IA?
Cedar Falls, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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