For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,001 students in Delaware County, IA (there are , serving 253 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Delaware County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, IA are Delhi Elementary School, Johnston Elementary School and Maquoketa Valley 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 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delhi Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Grades: 3-5
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131 Culver Road
Hopkinton, IA 52237
(563) 926-2701
Hopkinton, IA 52237
(563) 926-2701
Grades: 1-2
| 101 students
Rank: #33.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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
Rank: #88.
Earlville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Delaware County 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 Delaware County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Delaware County, IA include Delhi Elementary School, Johnston Elementary School and Maquoketa Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Delaware County?
8 public schools are located in Delaware County.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delaware County include: Lambert Elementary School vs. Delhi Elementary School, West Delaware Middle School vs. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School vs. West Delaware High School
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