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Best Muscatine Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,421 students in Muscatine, IA (there are , serving 291 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Muscatine, IA are Mulberry Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Muskie Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Muscatine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Muscatine, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3211 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Muskie Early Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Gr: 7-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Muscatine High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Taylor St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Muscatine, Iowa

Muscatine, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Middle School (Closed 2023)
901 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7784
Gr: 7-8
Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1409 Wisconsin St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Gr: PK-1
Washington Elementary School (Closed 2023)
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
West Middle School (Closed 2023)
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Muscatine, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Muscatine, IA include Mulberry Elementary School, Grant Elementary School and Muskie Early Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Muscatine?
9 public schools are located in Muscatine.
What percentage of students in Muscatine go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine?
Muscatine public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Muscatine are often viewed compared to one another?

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