For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,286 students in Clinton, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 189 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clinton, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, IA are Whittier Elementary School, Eagle Heights Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1310 2nd Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-3230
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-3230
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Clinton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #66.
Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Clinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Lincoln High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, IA include Whittier Elementary School, Eagle Heights Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
6 public schools are located in Clinton.
What percentage of students in Clinton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clinton are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clinton include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School, Bluff Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
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