For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 493 students in 52042, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 52042, IA are Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School and Edgewood-colesburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52042 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52042, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52042, IA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 East St
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Edgewood-colesburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 52042, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52042, IA include Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School and Edgewood-colesburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 52042?
2 public schools are located in 52042.
What is the racial composition of students in 52042?
52042 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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