For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 656 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Area are Wilson Middle School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
254 Outlook Dr Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2020
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA include Wilson Middle School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids?
the neighborhood of Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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