For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,522 students in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penn are Penn Elementary School, Christine Grant Elementary School and Buford Garner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 N Dubuque St
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1150
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Bend Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1500
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty, IA include Penn Elementary School, Christine Grant Elementary School and Buford Garner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty?
the neighborhood of Penn, North Liberty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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