For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,421 students in Muscatine, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 291 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Muscatine, IA are Mulberry Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Muskie Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Muscatine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Muscatine, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3211 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Muskie Early Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Gr: 7-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Muscatine High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Taylor St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Muscatine, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Muscatine, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Muscatine, IA include Mulberry Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Muskie Early Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Muscatine?
9 public schools are located in Muscatine.
What percentage of students in Muscatine go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine?
Muscatine public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Muscatine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Muscatine include: Madison Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, Grant Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Madison Elementary School vs. Mulberry Elementary School
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