For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,377 students in 52002, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52002, IA are Carver Elementary School, John Kennedy Elementary School and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52002 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52002, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52002, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2007 Radford Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
John Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Radford Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5000
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Sageville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12015 Sherrill Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 52002, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52002, IA include Carver Elementary School, John Kennedy Elementary School and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52002?
4 public elementary schools are located in 52002.
What is the racial composition of students in 52002?
52002 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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