For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 562 students in Clarinda, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Clarinda, IA is Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarinda, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarinda have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarinda, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Clarinda, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarinda, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarinda, IA include Garfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarinda?
1 public elementary schools are located in Clarinda.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda?
Clarinda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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