For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,829 students in 52402, IA (there are , serving 1,628 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 52402, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 52402, IA are Bowman Woods Elementary School, Harding Middle School and John F Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52402 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52402, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52402, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowman Woods Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Boyson Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 447-3240
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4343 Marilyn Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2373
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Arthur Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2630 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2264
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Hollywood Blvd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2278
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 E Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Maplewood Dr Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2169
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
52402, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 52402, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52402, IA include Bowman Woods Elementary School, Harding Middle School and John F Kennedy High School.
How many public schools are located in 52402?
10 public schools are located in 52402.
What percentage of students in 52402 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 52402 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52402?
52402 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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