For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 785 students in Maquoketa, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maquoketa, IA are Maquoketa Middle School and Briggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maquoketa, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Maquoketa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Maquoketa, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Grades: 3-5
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Grades: PK-2
| 266 students
Maquoketa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Maquoketa, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Maquoketa, IA include Maquoketa Middle School and Briggs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Maquoketa?
3 public elementary schools are located in Maquoketa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maquoketa?
Maquoketa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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