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Best Clarion Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 760 students in Clarion, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Clarion, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School and Clarion-goldfield-dows High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clarion, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Gr: PK-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarion, IA?
How many public schools are located in Clarion?
3 public schools are located in Clarion.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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