For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,393 students in 52403, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52403, IA are Erskine Elementary School, Mckinley Steam Academy and Grant Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52403 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52403, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52403, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 36th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Steam Academy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 18th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
52403, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 52403, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52403, IA include Erskine Elementary School, Mckinley Steam Academy and Grant Wood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52403?
4 public elementary schools are located in 52403.
What is the racial composition of students in 52403?
52403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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