Best Public Middle Schools in 52001 (Dubuque, IA) (2025-26)

Best 52001 Iowa Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,303 students in 52001, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in 52001, IA are George Washington Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 52001 have an score of 56% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52001, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52001, IA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

George Washington Middle School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
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51 N Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800

Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
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1105 Althauser Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4700

Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: n/an/a

Dubuque Online School

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2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000

Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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52001, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800

Gr: 9-12

Fulton Elementary School (Closed 2024)

2540 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650

Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 63%

Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool (Closed 2012)

1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850

Gr: PK | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Jones Junior High School (Closed 2006)

1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850

Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 52001, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 52001, IA include George Washington Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 52001?

3 public middle schools are located in 52001.

What is the racial composition of students in 52001?

52001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).