For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,303 students in Manchester, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 253 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Manchester, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Manchester, IA are Lambert Elementary School, West Delaware Middle School and West Delaware High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manchester, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lambert Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: PK-4
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
West Delaware High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Manchester, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manchester, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Manchester, IA include Lambert Elementary School, West Delaware Middle School and West Delaware High School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester?
3 public schools are located in Manchester.
What percentage of students in Manchester go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Manchester are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Manchester include: West Delaware Middle School vs. West Delaware High School, West Delaware High School vs. West Delaware Middle School
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