For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,594 students in Guttenberg, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Guttenberg, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Iowa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guttenberg, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guttenberg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Guttenberg, IA (2025)
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.
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 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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%
Guttenberg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Guttenberg, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Guttenberg, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Iowa Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guttenberg?
3 public elementary schools are located in Guttenberg.
What is the racial composition of students in Guttenberg?
Guttenberg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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