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Best Clarke County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,641 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Elementary School, Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clarke County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Murray Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Clarke Community High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 One Tribe Drive
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Clarke Community Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
231 S Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Clarke Community Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 One Tribe Drive
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Elementary School, Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarke County?
5 public schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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