For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,829 students in 52402, IA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,563 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 52402, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 52402, IA are Bowman Woods Elementary School, Arthur Elementary School and John F Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52402 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52402, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52402, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2630 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #44.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #55.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Maplewood Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empowering
Charter School
1800 1st Ave Ne # 201
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 550-3679
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 550-3679
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
52402, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52402, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52402, IA include Bowman Woods Elementary School, Arthur Elementary School and John F Kennedy High School.
How many public schools are located in 52402?
10 public schools are located in 52402.
What percentage of students in 52402 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 52402 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52402?
52402 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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