Best Public Elementary Schools in 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA) (2025-26)

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Best 51501 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,904 students in 51501, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 51501, IA are Edison Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Bloomer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 51501 have an score of 60% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 54% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51501, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Edison Elementary School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
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2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516

Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #22.

Rue Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540

Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Bloomer Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519

Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Roosevelt Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528

Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #55.

Longfellow Elementary School

(Math: 57% | Reading: 50-54%)
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2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522

Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #66.

Woodrow Wilson Middle School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
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712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476

Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Rank: #77.

Franklin Elementary School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
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3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469

Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: n/an/a

E A Kreft Primary School

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3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292

Gr: PK-1 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 51501 Iowa

51501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Tucker Center For Career And Technical Education (Closed 2010)

815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408

Gr: 11-12

Walnut Grove Elementary School (Closed 2015)

2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525

Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 51501, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 51501, IA include Edison Elementary School, Rue Elementary School and Bloomer Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 51501?

8 public elementary schools are located in 51501.

What is the racial composition of students in 51501?

51501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).