For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,826 students in 52001, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52001, IA are Eisenhower Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and George Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52001 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52001, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52001, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3170 Spring Valley Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3259 St Anne Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Rhomberg Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Althauser Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4700
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #88.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
605 Lincoln Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #99.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
52001, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2540 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK
| 51 students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 52001, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52001, IA include Eisenhower Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and George Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52001?
10 public elementary schools are located in 52001.
What is the racial composition of students in 52001?
52001 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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