For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,675 students in 52246, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 52246, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, West Senior High School and Weber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52246 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52246, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52246, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Teeters Court
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1130
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,472 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohret Road
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1170
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Koser Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1115
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
52246, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 52246, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52246, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, West Senior High School and Weber Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52246?
4 public schools are located in 52246.
What is the racial composition of students in 52246?
52246 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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