For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,195 students in Clinton, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA are Eagle Heights Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Bluff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Clinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Lincoln High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA include Eagle Heights Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Bluff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton?
3 public preschools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clinton include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School, Bluff Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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