For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 627 students in Hiawatha, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hiawatha, IA are Nixon Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hiawatha, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hiawatha have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hiawatha, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Hiawatha, IA 52233
(319) 558-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hiawatha, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hiawatha, IA include Nixon Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hiawatha?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hiawatha.
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha?
Hiawatha public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hiawatha are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hiawatha include: Nixon Elementary School vs. Hiawatha Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School vs. Nixon Elementary School
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