For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,010 students in Clarion, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Clarion, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School and Clarion-goldfield-dows High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clarion, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Clarion, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarion, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clarion, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School and Clarion-goldfield-dows High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarion?
3 public schools are located in Clarion.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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