For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,358 students in North Liberty, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Liberty, IA are Penn Elementary School, North Bend Elementary School and Christine Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Liberty, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Liberty have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in North Liberty, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
North Bend Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2230 St Andrews Drive
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 626-3950
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Christine Grant Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Buford Garner Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Birch Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1190
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
James Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Abigail Ave
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1185
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Liberty, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Liberty, IA include Penn Elementary School, North Bend Elementary School and Christine Grant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Liberty?
5 public elementary schools are located in North Liberty.
What is the racial composition of students in North Liberty?
North Liberty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Liberty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in North Liberty include: North Bend Elementary School vs. Penn Elementary School, Buford Garner Elementary School vs. Penn Elementary School, Penn Elementary School vs. North Bend Elementary School
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