For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 308 students in Clear Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Clear Lake, IA is Clear Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clear Lake, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Clear Lake, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 S 8th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
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
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
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 middle schools in Clear Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clear Lake, IA include Clear Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clear Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Clear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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