Top 3 Best Clay County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,361 students in Clay County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, IA are Spencer Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Clay Central-everly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 4th Ave. Sw
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3752
Grades: 3-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Clay Central-everly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Grades: PK-6
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Fairview Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1508 5th Ave. East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-4842
Grades: 1-2
| 308 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, IA

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
306 E 2nd St Po Box 110
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 3-5
| 72 students
306 E 2nd St
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Grades: 5-8
| 93 students
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
300 Railway
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, IA include Spencer Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Clay Central-everly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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