For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,186 students in 52353, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52353, IA are Lincoln Upper Elementary School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52353 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52353, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52353, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3691
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 S. 4th Ave.
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-5414
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
821 N 4th Ave
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3244
Gr: PK-2 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
52353, Iowa 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Assure Center Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
105 Westview Dr
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-7378
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 52353, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 52353, IA include Lincoln Upper Elementary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52353?
3 public elementary schools are located in 52353.
What is the racial composition of students in 52353?
52353 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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