For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,496 students in 52601, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52601, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52601 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52601, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52601, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Gr: K-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
James Wilson Grimes School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
52601, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 52601, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52601, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, Black Hawk Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52601?
5 public elementary schools are located in 52601.
What is the racial composition of students in 52601?
52601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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