For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,033 students in 52641, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52641, IA are Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 52641 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 52641, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52641, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
412 E. Jackson St.
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 258-7799
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 258-7799
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Corkhill
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7765
Gr: 1-2 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Henry Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7771
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 N Adams
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 52641, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 52641, IA include Salem Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 52641?
4 public elementary schools are located in 52641.
What is the racial composition of students in 52641?
52641 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.