Top 10 Best Muscatine County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,897 students in Muscatine County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 424 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Muscatine County, IA are Wilton Jr-sr High School, Wilton Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Muscatine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Muscatine County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1210 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Grades: PK-6
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3211 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Grades: K-6
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Muskie Early Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Grades: PK
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Muscatine High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #99.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| 737 students
Rank: #1010.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Grades: K-6
| 442 students
Rank: #1212.
West Liberty High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Taylor St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Grades: K-6
| 239 students
Rank: #1414.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
806 N Miller St.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Grades: 1-4
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 W. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
Grades: PK-K
| 190 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Muscatine County, IA

Muscatine County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7784
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1409 Wisconsin St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Grades: K-2
| 286 students
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Muscatine County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Muscatine County, IA include Wilton Jr-sr High School, Wilton Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Muscatine County, IA?
15 public schools are located in Muscatine County, IA.
What percentage of students in Muscatine County, IA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine County, IA?
Muscatine County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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