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Best Elementary Schools in Iowa City, Iowa

Compare 12 elementary schools in Iowa City. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

12
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,645
Total Students
Across Iowa City
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
12 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score62%
ELA Assessment Score66%
๐ŸŽฏ Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
๐Ÿ’ก Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • โœ“8% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • โœ“Largest student enrollment is 464 students at Herbert Hoover Elementary School.
  • โœ“Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
๐Ÿ† Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Elementary Schools in Iowa City

Iowa City, Iowa offers 12 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, IA 52245
8.2
Rating
Students
181
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
82%

Lincoln Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
300 Teeters Court, Iowa City, IA 52246
7.7
Rating
Students
217
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%

Helen Lemme Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
3100 Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
7.1
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
70%

Horace Mann Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
521 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245
7
Rating
Students
207
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
1355 Barrington Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240
6.9
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
65%

Weber Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
3850 Rohret Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
6.6
Rating
Students
456
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
63%

Longfellow Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
1130 Seymour Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
6.5
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
61%

Ernest Horn Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
600 Koser Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
6.5
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
61%

Robert Lucas Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
830 Southlawn Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245
6
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%

Alexander Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
3571 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240
5.2
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%

Mark Twain Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
1355 Deforest Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
4.7
Rating
Students
213
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%

Grant Wood Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5
1930 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
4.2
Rating
Students
306
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Iowa City, Iowa?

There are several elementary schools in Iowa City, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

What is the best elementary school in Iowa City?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Iowa City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Iowa City?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Iowa City is 12.6:1.