For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,368 students in Clayton County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Clayton County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Clayton County, IA are Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Clayton Ridge Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clayton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 S Page St.
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Grades: PK-3
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Clayton Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 S River Park Dr
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Mfl Marmac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Page St
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2031
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2031
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 East St
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #88.
Mfl Marmac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 W. Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Edgewood-colesburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Grades: 4-5
| 106 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1212.
Iowa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 862 students
Clayton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 W. Centre Street Box 9
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clayton County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clayton County, IA include Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Clayton Ridge Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton County?
12 public schools are located in Clayton County.
What percentage of students in Clayton County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Clayton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clayton County include: Central Middle School/high School vs. Clayton Ridge High School, Clayton Ridge High School vs. Central Middle School/high School, Central Middle School/high School vs. Edgewood-colesburg High School
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