For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,305 students in Guttenberg, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Guttenberg, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School and Iowa Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guttenberg, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Guttenberg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Guttenberg, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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 九游体育s (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 middle schools in Guttenberg, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Guttenberg, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School and Iowa Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Guttenberg?
2 public middle schools are located in Guttenberg.
What is the racial composition of students in Guttenberg?
Guttenberg public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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