For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,222 students in 52404, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in 52404, IA are Prairie Point, Prairie High School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 52404 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 52404, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 52404 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prairie High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52404, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Point
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Gr: 7-9 | 1,306 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Prairie High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Gr: 10-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Edge
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
52404, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 52404, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 52404, IA include Prairie Point, Prairie High School and Thomas Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 52404?
4 public high schools are located in 52404.
What is the racial composition of students in 52404?
52404 public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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