For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,594 students in 52052, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52052, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Iowa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52052 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52052, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52052, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
52052, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 52052, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52052, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Iowa Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52052?
3 public elementary schools are located in 52052.
What is the racial composition of students in 52052?
52052 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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