Top 10 Best Clinton County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,337 students in Clinton County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 422 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IA are Whittier Elementary School, Central Dewitt Intermediate School and Delwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Clinton County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1310 2nd Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-3230
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 4th Ave. E.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
Grades: 4-6
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Delwood Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037
(563) 674-4164
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 370th Ave
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Central Dewitt Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
Grades: 7-8
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Central Dewitt High School
Math: 67% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Middle-high School
Math: 68% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #99.
Ekstrand Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Grades: PK-3
| 472 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Grades: PK-6
| 246 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Camanche Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
508 11th Place
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3016
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Rank: #1212.
Camanche Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 9th St
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3014
Grades: 5-8
| 286 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1414.
Camanche High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
937 9th Ave
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1616.
Clinton High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #1717.
Clinton Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1818.
Bluff Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clinton County, IA

Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
100 Winter St
Lost Nation, IA 52254
(563) 678-2142
Grades: 2-5
| 138 students
#1 School Lane
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
106 Main St P.o. Box 10
Welton, IA 52774
(563) 659-0760
Grades: K-5
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IA include Whittier Elementary School, Central Dewitt Intermediate School and Delwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County, IA?
18 public schools are located in Clinton County, IA.
What percentage of students in Clinton County, IA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County, IA?
Clinton County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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