For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 712 students in Clarion, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarion, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School and Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarion, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Clarion, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clarion, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarion, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School and Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarion?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clarion.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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