For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,194 students in 50702, IA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,584 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 50702, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 50702, IA are West High School, Irving Elementary School and Kittrell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50702 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50702, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50702, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50702, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50702, IA include West High School, Irving Elementary School and Kittrell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50702?
4 public schools are located in 50702.
What percentage of students in 50702 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 50702 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50702?
50702 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).