For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,192 students in 52002, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 610 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 52002, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
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 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52002, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2007 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
John Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Radford Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5000
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Sageville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12015 Sherrill Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52002, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52002, IA include Carver Elementary School, John Kennedy Elementary School and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 52002, IA?
5 public schools are located in 52002, IA.
What percentage of students in 52002, IA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 52002, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52002, IA?
52002, IA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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