Top 5 Best Clinton County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,814 students in Clinton County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IA are Delwood Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Ekstrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Clinton County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037
(563) 674-4164
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary 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
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Ekstrand Elementary 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
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
(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: #55.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
Camanche Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
508 11th Place
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3016
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Bluff Elementary 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
| 391 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 preschools in Clinton County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton County, IA include Delwood Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Ekstrand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton County?
8 public preschools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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