Best Downtown Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 267 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Prescott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Downtown, Dubuque, IA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque, IA include Prescott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Dubuque public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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