Best Clinton Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,285 students in Clinton, IA.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, IA are Whittier Elementary School, Eagle Heights Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clinton, IA public elementary schools have an score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Clinton, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Whittier Elementary School

(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
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1310 2nd Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-3230

Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Eagle Heights Elementary School

(Math: 81% | Reading: 70%)
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1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288

Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #33.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
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720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479

Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #44.

Bluff Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606

Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #55.

Clinton Middle School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
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1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466

Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clinton, Iowa

Clinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Elijah Buell Elementary School (Closed 2008)

216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288

Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Horace Mann Elementary School (Closed 2008)

250 20th Ave N
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

Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Lyons Middle School (Closed 2015)

2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858

Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, IA?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, IA include Whittier Elementary School, Eagle Heights Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?

5 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.

What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?

Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clinton include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School, Bluff Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School