Best Public Elementary Schools in 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA) (2026)

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Best 51501 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

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).