For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 696 students in the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wood are Alexander Elementary School and Grant Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wood, Iowa City, IA include Alexander Elementary School and Grant Wood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Wood City?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Wood City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wood City?
the neighborhood of Wood City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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