| Index | Clive | Iowa | National |
| Average Test Scores | 72% | 69% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 2 | 1,101 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 208 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 96 | 7,963 |

| Index | Clive | Iowa | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 93.3% | 89.2% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 93.3% | 87.7% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 80.0% | 59.8% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 63.4% | 38.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 54.9% | 27.2% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 18.4% | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 6.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 2 public schools, 1 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Clive. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Clive, IA schools is 72%. The average student to teacher ratio is 15:1. In Clive, IA, an average of 93.3% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 93.3% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Granger, IA | 1,931 | 87% | 81.3% |
| Van Meter, IA | 1,436 | 86% | 79.9% |
| Alleman, IA | 447 | 85% | 77.8% |
| Waukee, IA | 23,183 | 85% | 76.3% |
| Polk City, IA | 4,940 | 85% | 76.0% |
| Clive, IA | 17,633 | 72% | 50.2% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Lake Mary, FL | 17,634 | 61% | 26.5% |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 17,631 | 78% | 62.7% |
| Mattoon, IL | 17,637 | 30% | 37.2% |
| North Canton, OH | 17,640 | 83% | 72.1% |
| Lebanon, OR | 17,626 | 44% | 8.3% |
| Clive, IA | 17,633 | 72% | 50.2% |