For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,195 students in Clinton, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA are Eagle Heights Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Bluff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Main Ave
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0479
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 S Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Clinton, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IA include Eagle Heights Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Bluff Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton?
3 public preschools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clinton include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Bluff Elementary School, Bluff Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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