For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,372 students in Manchester, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 255 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Manchester, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Manchester, IA are West Delaware Middle School, West Delaware High School and Lambert Elementary 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 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Manchester, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
West Delaware High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Lambert Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: PK-4
| 481 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 West Delaware Middle School, West Delaware High School and Lambert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester, IA?
3 public schools are located in Manchester, IA.
What percentage of students in Manchester, IA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Manchester, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester, IA?
Manchester, IA public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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