For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,062 students in 51632, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 256 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 51632, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 51632, IA are Clarinda High School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 51632 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51632, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51632, IA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarinda High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Grades: PK-6
| 578 students
51632, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51632, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51632, IA include Clarinda High School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51632?
2 public schools are located in 51632.
What percentage of students in 51632 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 51632 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51632?
51632 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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