For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,066 students in 52052, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 52052, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 52052, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Clayton Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52052 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52052, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52052, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clayton Ridge High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 S River Park Dr
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 52052, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52052, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Clayton Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 52052?
4 public schools are located in 52052.
What percentage of students in 52052 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 52052 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52052?
52052 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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