For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 809 students in Eldon, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, IA are Cardinal Junior High School and Cardinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eldon, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Road
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Hwy 16
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-3591
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eldon, IA include Cardinal Junior High School and Cardinal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eldon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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