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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 52160

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147

Students

5-star school

Top rankedNew Albin Elementary School20^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools

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New Albin Elementary School up 147 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 52160 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, New Albin Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK-4. This public school is part of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District, a highly-ranked district in the state of Iowa.

New Albin Elementary School is a shining example of academic excellence, ranking 20th out of 576 Iowa elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on ISASP tests is exceptional, with 3rd and 4th-grade students significantly outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, the school is able to provide individualized attention and support to its 128 students.

Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of over 40%, New Albin Elementary School continues to excel. The school's consistent high ranking, exceptional academic performance, and focus on individualized attention are all noteworthy strengths that make it a standout institution in the area. Parents in the 52160 zip code can be confident that their children will receive a high-quality education at this exceptional elementary school.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)		ISASP Mathematics (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Albin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 Locust SE	New Albin	52160	Allamakee County	Eastern Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 544-4246	147	11	13.2	42.9%	137 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	87.7	20^th of 576 public elementary schools	96.5%		69.5	167^th of 557 public elementary schools	70.0%	147	83.3	87.5	95.8	95.8	$10,205	$779	$9,426

Cities Near Zip Code 52160

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New Albin	0.21 mi	1	9^th
Lansing	9.85 mi	2	89^th
Waukon	18.45 mi	4	40^th
Decorah	28.34 mi	5	46^th
Monona	31.5 mi	2	218^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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