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Best Clinton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,208 students in Clinton County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 422 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 Middle-high 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 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1310 2nd Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-3230
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Delwood Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
311 Delmar Ave
Delmar, IA 52037
(563) 674-4164
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Middle-high School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 370th Ave
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Central Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
Gr: 7-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Central Dewitt High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 4th Ave. E.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780
Gr: 4-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Calamus-wheatland Secondary Attendance Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Camanche Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 9th St
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3014
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Camanche High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
937 9th Ave
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3008
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Ekstrand Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750
Gr: PK-3 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Camanche Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
508 11th Place
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3016
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Clinton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

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 Middle-high 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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