For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,013 students in Cedar County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, IA are Durant Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School and West Branch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 65% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cedar County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durant Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2226
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 N Maple
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Park Avenue
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Tipton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lemon
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6131
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7211
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Rank: #88.
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 125th St.
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Mechanicsville, IA 52306
(563) 432-6933
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Cedar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Cedar St Box D
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
400 Ball Street, 400 Ball Stre
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar County, IA include Durant Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School and West Branch Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cedar County, IA?
8 public elementary schools are located in Cedar County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County, IA?
Cedar County, IA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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