For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,594 students in Guttenberg, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guttenberg, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Iowa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guttenberg, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guttenberg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Guttenberg, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Gr: K-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 28%
Guttenberg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Guttenberg, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guttenberg, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Iowa Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guttenberg?
3 public elementary schools are located in Guttenberg.
What is the racial composition of students in Guttenberg?
Guttenberg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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