For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,675 students in 52246, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 52246, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, West Senior High School and Weber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52246 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52246, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52246, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Teeters Court
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
West Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,472 students
Rank: #33.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Grades: K-6
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
52246, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52246, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52246, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, West Senior High School and Weber Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52246?
4 public schools are located in 52246.
What is the racial composition of students in 52246?
52246 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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