Best Clear Lake Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,472 students in Clear Lake, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clear Lake, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Clear Lake, IA are Clear Lake Middle School, Clear Creek Elementary School and Clear Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clear Lake, IA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 S 14th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 N 20th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5235
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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Clear Lake, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
306 S 8th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
Gr: 1-2 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
408 Mars Hill Drive
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
408 Mars Hill Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6171
Gr: PK-K | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clear Lake, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clear Lake, IA include Clear Lake Middle School, Clear Creek Elementary School and Clear Lake High School.
How many public schools are located in Clear Lake?
3 public schools are located in Clear Lake.
What percentage of students in Clear Lake go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clear Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clear Lake are often viewed compared to one another?

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