For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,626 students in 52403, IA (there are , serving 378 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 52403, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 52403, IA are Erskine Elementary School, Mckinley Steam Academy and George Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52403 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52403, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52403, IA 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 36th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2364
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 10th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2161
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
645 26th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2467
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Steam Academy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 18th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3400
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
52403, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 52403, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 52403, IA include Erskine Elementary School, Mckinley Steam Academy and George Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in 52403?
5 public schools are located in 52403.
What percentage of students in 52403 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 52403 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52403?
52403 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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