For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,904 students in 51501, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51501, IA are Rue Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 51501 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 51501, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51501, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rue Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3326 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6540
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2218 3rd Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6516
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6528
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bloomer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 S 10th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6522
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 N 21st St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6476
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
3206 Renner Dr.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 366-8292
Grades: PK-1
| 504 students
51501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 51501, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 51501, IA include Rue Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 51501?
8 public elementary schools are located in 51501.
What is the racial composition of students in 51501?
51501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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