For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,786 students in Clayton County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clayton County, IA are Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Clayton Ridge Middle 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 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clayton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 S Page St.
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1472
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 East St
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Mfl Marmac Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 W. Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 W Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Grades: 4-5
| 125 students
Rank: #88.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
Clayton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 W. Centre Street Box 9
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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 Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Clayton Ridge Middle 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clayton County include: Central Elementary School vs. Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School, Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Mfl Marmac Elementary School
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