For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,017 students in the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Noelridge Park are Harding Middle School and Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids, IA include Harding Middle School and Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids?
the neighborhood of Noelridge Park, Cedar Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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