For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,773 students in Guttenberg, IA (there are , serving 101 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Guttenberg, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Guttenberg, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Clayton Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guttenberg, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Guttenberg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Guttenberg, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Ridge High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 S River Park Dr
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
Guttenberg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Guttenberg, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Guttenberg, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Clayton Ridge Elementary School and Clayton Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Guttenberg?
4 public schools are located in Guttenberg.
What percentage of students in Guttenberg go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Guttenberg are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Guttenberg?
Guttenberg public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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