For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 517 students in Delhi, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Delhi, IA are Delhi Elementary School, Maquoketa Valley Middle School and Maquoketa Valley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delhi, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Delhi have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delhi, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delhi Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Gr: 3-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Delhi, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Delhi, IA include Delhi Elementary School, Maquoketa Valley Middle School and Maquoketa Valley Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Delhi?
3 public schools are located in Delhi.
What is the racial composition of students in Delhi?
Delhi public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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