For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,814 students in Clinton County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IA are Delwood Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Eagle Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037
(563) 674-4164
Delmar, IA 52037
(563) 674-4164
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 370th Ave
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Ekstrand Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Gr: PK-3 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Camanche Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 11th Place
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3016
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3016
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Alternative Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
100 Winter St
Lost Nation, IA 52254
(563) 678-2142
Lost Nation, IA 52254
(563) 678-2142
Gr: 2-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Northeast Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
#1 School Lane
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
106 Main St P.o. Box 10
Welton, IA 52774
(563) 659-0760
Welton, IA 52774
(563) 659-0760
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IA include Delwood Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Eagle Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton County?
8 public preschools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clinton County include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School, Bluff Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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