For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 691 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southwest Area are Wilson Middle School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA include Wilson Middle School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids?
the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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