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Best 52240 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,871 students in 52240, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52240, IA are Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Alexander Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52240 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52240, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52240, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Barrington Rd
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Seymour Ave
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1135
Gr: K-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3571 Sycamore St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1095
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Deforest Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1165
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 Lakeside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1180
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 52240, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52240, IA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Alexander Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52240?
5 public elementary schools are located in 52240.
What is the racial composition of students in 52240?
52240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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