For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,668 students in Muscatine County, IA (there are , serving 394 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Muscatine County, IA are Wilton Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Wilton Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Muscatine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Muscatine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1210 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2880
Grades: PK-6
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3211 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8143
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Wilton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Grades: 7-12
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7005
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Muskie Early Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
149 Colorado St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-4998
Grades: PK
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6062
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #77.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Grades: 5-8
| 391 students
Rank: #99.
Muscatine High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,470 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-8800
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Taylor St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-5040
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1212.
West Liberty High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #1313.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9049
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #1414.
West Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
806 N Miller St.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
806 N Miller St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-5089
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Muscatine County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Cedar St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7784
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-7784
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1409 Wisconsin St
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6079
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Grades: K-2
| 286 students
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Muscatine County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Muscatine County, IA include Wilton Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Wilton Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Muscatine County?
15 public schools are located in Muscatine County.
What percentage of students in Muscatine County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Muscatine County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Muscatine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Muscatine County include: Wilton Jr-sr High School vs. Muscatine High School, Madison Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, Grant Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School
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