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Best Coralville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,888 students in Coralville, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coralville, IA are Wickham Elementary School, Norman Borlaug Elementary School and East Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coralville, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coralville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Coralville, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wickham Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Oakdale Blvd
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1175
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Kennedy Parkway
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2950 Crossing Ridge Dr
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 545-2075
Gr: 4-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 6th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Coralville, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Coralville, IA include Wickham Elementary School, Norman Borlaug Elementary School and East Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coralville?
6 public elementary schools are located in Coralville.
What is the racial composition of students in Coralville?
Coralville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Coralville are often viewed compared to one another?

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