For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,227 students in 52402, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52402, IA are Harding Middle School and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52402 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52402, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52402, IA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Golf St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2254
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 20th St Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2452
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
52402, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 52402, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52402, IA include Harding Middle School and Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 52402?
2 public middle schools are located in 52402.
What is the racial composition of students in 52402?
52402 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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