For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,595 students in 52404, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 344 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 52404, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 52404, IA are Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Prairie Point. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52404 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52404, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52404, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Grades: PK-4
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Point
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,338 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Grades: 10-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie Creek
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 5-6
| 825 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #1212.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1313.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedar River At Taylor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Grades: PK
| 67 students
52404, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52404, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52404, IA include Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Prairie Point.
How many public schools are located in 52404, IA?
15 public schools are located in 52404, IA.
What percentage of students in 52404, IA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 52404, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52404, IA?
52404, IA public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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