| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFL MarMac Community School District | Farmersburg | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 894 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District | Edgewood | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 516 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central Community School District | Elkader | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 473 | 2 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Starmont Community School District | Strawberry Point | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 584 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Clayton Ridge Community School District | Garnavillo | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1,485 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Clayton County compares
Together they enroll 3,952 students across 15 schools. The largest is Clayton Ridge Community School District with 1,485 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County has 5 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clayton County is MFL MarMac Community School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clayton County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Clayton County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Clayton County, IA?
Of the districts serving Clayton County, MFL MarMac Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 62nd percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.