For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 366 students in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Iowa City, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Longfellow is Longfellow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Longfellow, Iowa City, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Longfellow, Iowa City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Seymour Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1135
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1135
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Iowa City, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Iowa City, IA include Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow City?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Longfellow City?
the neighborhood of Longfellow City public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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