Top 5 Best Delaware County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,080 students in Delaware County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 255 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%). Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, IA are Maquoketa Valley Middle School, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Delaware County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
West Delaware Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Delhi Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Grades: 3-5
| 142 students
Rank: #55.
West Delaware High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Lambert Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Grades: PK-K
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 Culver Road
Hopkinton, IA 52237
(563) 926-2701
Grades: 1-2
| 102 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Delaware County, IA

Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Delaware County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, IA include Maquoketa Valley Middle School, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware Middle School. Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public schools are located in Delaware County, IA?
8 public schools are located in Delaware County, IA.
What percentage of students in Delaware County, IA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County, IA?
Delaware County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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