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Best 52404 Iowa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,811 students in 52404, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 344 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 52404, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 52404, IA are Prairie Ridge Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Prairie Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52404 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52404, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best 52404, IA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
278 South Prairie Rd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5260
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5280
Gr: PK-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Point
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5330
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5230
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Prairie High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Creek
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8451 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Gr: 5-6 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 29th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2377
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Crossing
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Kirkwood Blvd Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Cedar River Academy At Taylor
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 7th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2477
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Early Childhood Center
125 Prairie Hill Ct Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5296
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 52404, IA?
How many public schools are located in 52404?
15 public schools are located in 52404.
What percentage of students in 52404 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 52404 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52404?
52404 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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