Top 10 Best Clinton County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,293 students in Clinton County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 388 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IA are Whittier Elementary School, Delwood Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton 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 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1310 2nd Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-3230
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Delwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037
(563) 674-4164
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1450 370th Ave
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 4th Ave. E.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
Grades: 4-6
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Central Dewitt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
Grades: 7-8
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Central Dewitt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Ekstrand Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Grades: PK-3
| 460 students
Rank: #99.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Camanche Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 9th St
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3014
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1212.
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1313.
Camanche High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
937 9th Ave
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #1414.
Camanche Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
508 11th Place
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3016
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1616.
Clinton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: #1717.
Clinton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1818.
Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clinton County, IA

Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
100 Winter St
Lost Nation, IA 52254
(563) 678-2142
Grades: 2-5
| 138 students
#1 School Lane
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
106 Main St P.o. Box 10
Welton, IA 52774
(563) 659-0760
Grades: K-5
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IA include Whittier Elementary School, Delwood Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
18 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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