Best Clarinda Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 562 students in Clarinda, IA.

The top ranked public elementary school in Clarinda, IA is Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clarinda, IA public elementary school have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarinda have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarinda, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Garfield Elementary School

(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
:

Bottom 50%

901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510

Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clarinda, Iowa

Clarinda, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165

Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103

Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Clarinda Middle School (Closed 2023)

305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132

Gr: 5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clarinda, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarinda, IA include Garfield Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Clarinda?

1 public elementary schools are located in Clarinda.

What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda?

Clarinda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).