For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,143 students in Clayton County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Clayton County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Clayton County, IA are Clayton Ridge Elementary School, Clayton Ridge High School and Clayton Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clayton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Ridge High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 S River Park Dr
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mfl Marmac High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S Page St
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2031
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2031
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 East St
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Edgewood-colesburg High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Rank: #88.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Grades: 4-5
| 122 students
Rank: #99.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: #1010.
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Page St.
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Grades: PK-3
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Grades: 7-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1212.
Mfl Marmac Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
918 W. Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Clayton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 W. Centre Street Box 9
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clayton County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clayton County, IA include Clayton Ridge Elementary School, Clayton Ridge High School and Clayton Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton County, IA?
12 public schools are located in Clayton County, IA.
What percentage of students in Clayton County, IA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Clayton County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County, IA?
Clayton County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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