Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52068

Summary:

In the 52068 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Peosta Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Western Dubuque Community School District. Peosta Elementary is a high-performing institution, ranking 112 out of 557 elementary schools in Iowa for the 2023-2024 school year and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Peosta Elementary's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is significantly above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade, 80.7% of Peosta students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 67.6% for the district and 64.2% for the state. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is conducive to more individualized attention and support for students.

While Peosta Elementary's student population is predominantly white (93.32%), the school's standout performance suggests it is providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (11.05%) indicates a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's academic success. Overall, Peosta Elementary School appears to be a standout institution in the 52068 zip code, delivering strong academic outcomes for its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Peosta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8522 Burds Rd	Peosta	52068	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9440	425	31	13.5	11.1%	397 (93.4%)	10 (2.4%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	74.7	112^th of 557 public elementary schools	79.9%		79.4	82^nd of 565 public elementary schools	85.5%	30	80.7	77.8	80.0	94.7	79.6	87.3	58.2	$13,035	$529	$12,507

Cities Near Zip Code 52068

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Peosta	2.38 mi	1	66^th
Dubuque	5.64 mi	18	306^th
Epworth	6.64 mi	2	72^nd
Farley	10.36 mi	2	143^rd
Cascade	14.03 mi	2	36^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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