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Best Clayton County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,786 students in Clayton County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clayton County, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Mfl Marmac Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Clayton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 S Page St.
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Gr: PK-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Mfl Marmac Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
918 W. Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
920 W Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Gr: 4-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
409 East St
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clayton County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clayton County, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Mfl Marmac Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clayton County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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