For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,811 students in Clive, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Clive, IA are Shuler Elementary School, Indian Hills Junior High School and Crestview School Of Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clive, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clive have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clive, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shuler Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16400 Douglas Parkway
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 987-8597
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Indian Hills Junior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9401 Indian Hills Dr
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-4700
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-4700
Gr: 7-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Crestview School Of Inquiry
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8355 Franklin Avenue
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-5700
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 633-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clive, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clive, IA include Shuler Elementary School, Indian Hills Junior High School and Crestview School Of Inquiry.
How many public schools are located in Clive?
3 public schools are located in Clive.
What is the racial composition of students in Clive?
Clive public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clive are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clive include: Shuler Elementary School vs. Crestview School Of Inquiry, Crestview School Of Inquiry vs. Shuler Elementary School
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