For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,217 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Elementary School, Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Clarke County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Murray Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Clarke Community Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Clarke Community Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Elementary School, Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarke County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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