For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,043 students in 51632, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 281 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 51632, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 51632, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 51632 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51632, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 51632, IA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarinda High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. 15th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-4510
Gr: PK-6 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
51632, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
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
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 51632, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 51632, IA include Clarinda High School and Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 51632?
2 public schools are located in 51632.
What percentage of students in 51632 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 51632 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51632?
51632 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).
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