For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,915 students in 52240, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 86 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 52240, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 52240, IA are Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Southeast Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52240 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52240, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52240, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Barrington Rd
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Seymour Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1135
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1135
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Bradford Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Grades: 7-8
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3571 Sycamore St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Deforest Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #66.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Lakeside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1180
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1180
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52240, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52240, IA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Southeast Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 52240?
7 public schools are located in 52240.
What percentage of students in 52240 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 52240 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52240?
52240 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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