For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,191 students in Clinton, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA are Eagle Heights Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Bluff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA include Eagle Heights Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Bluff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton?
3 public preschools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clinton include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School, Bluff Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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