For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,110 students in 52402, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52402, IA are Bowman Woods Elementary School, Harding Middle School and Pierce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52402 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52402, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52402, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2630 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Maplewood Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
52402, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 52402, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52402, IA include Bowman Woods Elementary School, Harding Middle School and Pierce Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52402?
8 public elementary schools are located in 52402.
What is the racial composition of students in 52402?
52402 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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