For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,194 students in 50702, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 816 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 50702, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50702, IA are West High School, Kittrell Elementary School and Irving Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50702 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50702, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50702, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Rank: #22.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50702, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50702, IA include West High School, Kittrell Elementary School and Irving Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50702?
4 public schools are located in 50702.
What percentage of students in 50702 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 50702 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50702?
50702 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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