For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,305 students in 52052, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52052, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School and Iowa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 52052 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in 52052, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52052, IA Public Middle 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 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Gr: K-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 28%
52052, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 52052, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 52052, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School and Iowa Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 52052?
2 public middle schools are located in 52052.
What is the racial composition of students in 52052?
52052 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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