For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,461 students in Muscatine County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Muscatine County, IA are Wilton Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Grant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Muscatine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Muscatine County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: K-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Muscatine County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Gr: K-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Muscatine County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Muscatine County, IA include Wilton Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Grant Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Muscatine County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Muscatine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Muscatine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Muscatine County include: Madison Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School, Grant Elementary School vs. Madison Elementary School, Madison Elementary School vs. Mulberry Elementary School
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