Best 52002 Iowa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,957 students in 52002, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 575 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 52002, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in 52002, IA are Carver Elementary School, John Kennedy Elementary School and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 52002 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52002, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).