For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 918 students in Eldridge, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eldridge, IA are Edward White Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldridge, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eldridge have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eldridge, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward White Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 S 5th St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-4544
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-4544
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 S Parkview Dr
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8223
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8223
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Eldridge, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eldridge, IA include Edward White Elementary School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eldridge?
2 public elementary schools are located in Eldridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldridge?
Eldridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Eldridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Eldridge include: Edward White Elementary School vs. Neil Armstrong Elementary School, Neil Armstrong Elementary School vs. Edward White Elementary School
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