For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,180 students in Clayton County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clayton County, IA are Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Clayton Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clayton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mfl Marmac Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S Page St.
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Monona, IA 52159
(563) 539-2032
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 East St
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Clayton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 W. Centre Street Box 9
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 2%
P.o. Box 91
Volga, IA 52077
(563) 767-2685
Volga, IA 52077
(563) 767-2685
Gr: 4-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clayton County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clayton County, IA include Mfl Marmac Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Clayton Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clayton County?
4 public preschools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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