For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,014 students in Clear Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clear Lake, IA are Clear Lake Middle School and Clear Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clear Lake, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 S 14th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Clear Lake, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 S 8th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
Gr: 1-2 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
408 Mars Hill Drive
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
408 Mars Hill Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6171
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6171
Gr: PK-K | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clear Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clear Lake, IA include Clear Lake Middle School and Clear Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clear Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Clear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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