For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,252 students in 52245, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52245, IA are Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
黑料网官网 elementary schools in zipcode 52245 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52245, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52245, IA 黑料网官网 Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Grissel Place
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1160
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 N Dodge St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1145
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Helen Lemme Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Grades: K-12
| 172 students
52245, Iowa 黑料网官网 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 52245, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52245, IA include Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52245?
5 public elementary schools are located in 52245.
What is the racial composition of students in 52245?
52245 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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