For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,242 students in 51501, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 308 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 51501, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 51501, IA are Roosevelt Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51501 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in 51501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51501, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #55.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: n/an/a
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Grades: PK-1
| 494 students
51501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51501, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51501, IA include Roosevelt Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51501, IA?
9 public schools are located in 51501, IA.
What percentage of students in 51501, IA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 51501, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51501, IA?
51501, IA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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