For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,217 students in Clayton County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Clayton County, IA are Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Clayton Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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
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 preschools in Clayton County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clayton County, IA include Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Clayton Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clayton County?
4 public preschools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clayton County include: Central Elementary School vs. Clayton Ridge Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
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