For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,871 students in 52240, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52240, IA are Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Alexander Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52240 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52240, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52240, IA Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 52240, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52240, IA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Alexander Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52240?
5 public elementary schools are located in 52240.
What is the racial composition of students in 52240?
52240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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