For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 830 students in Eldon, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, IA are Cardinal Junior High School and Cardinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eldon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Grades: PK-4
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, IA include Cardinal Junior High School and Cardinal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eldon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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