For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,233 students in 52601, IA (there are , serving 1,010 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 52601, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 52601, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52601 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52601, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52601, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
James Wilson Grimes School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Burlington Community High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Edward Stone Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Gr: 7-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
700 South Starr Avenue
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
52601, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52601, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52601, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 52601?
8 public schools are located in 52601.
What percentage of students in 52601 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 52601 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52601?
52601 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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