For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,195 students in 52317, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 354 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 52317, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 52317, IA are Penn Elementary School, North Central Middle School and North Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52317 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52317, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52317, IA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
North Central Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 E. Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 6-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 St Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
Gr: K-3 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
James Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 52317, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52317, IA include Penn Elementary School, North Central Middle School and North Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52317?
7 public schools are located in 52317.
What percentage of students in 52317 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 52317 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52317?
52317 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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