For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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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