For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,231 students in 50613, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50613, IA are Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50613 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50613, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50613, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2526 Ashworth Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2901
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
616 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2775
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 Orchard Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3909 Rownd St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2465
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
North Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2419 Fern Ave
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2810
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Cedar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2417 Rainbow Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2855
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 8th Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
50613, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Falls Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3809 Cedar Heights Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1002 W 1st St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2439
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 25%
River Hills (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2700 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 268-7775
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50613, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50613, IA include Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School, Helen A Hansen Elementary School and Southdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50613?
7 public elementary schools are located in 50613.
What is the racial composition of students in 50613?
50613 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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