Best Public Schools in Clarinda, IA (2025-26)

Best Clarinda Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,043 students in Clarinda, IA (there are , serving 113 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Clarinda, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in Clarinda, IA are Clarinda High School and Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clarinda, IA public schools have an score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clarinda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Clarinda, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Clarinda High School

(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
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100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167

Gr: 7-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Garfield Elementary School

(Math: 75% | Reading: 60%)
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901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510

Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clarinda, Iowa

Clarinda, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

423 East Nodaway St
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

Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Clarinda Middle School (Closed 2023)

305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132

Gr: 5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clarinda, IA?

The top ranked public schools in Clarinda, IA include Clarinda High School and Garfield Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Clarinda?

2 public schools are located in Clarinda.

What percentage of students in Clarinda go to public school?

90% of all K-12 students in Clarinda are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda?

Clarinda public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).