For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,481 students in 50702, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50702, IA are Irving Elementary School, Kittrell Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50702 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50702, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50702, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #22.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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 elementary schools in 50702, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50702, IA include Irving Elementary School, Kittrell Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50702?
3 public elementary schools are located in 50702.
What is the racial composition of students in 50702?
50702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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