For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,228 students in Delaware County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware County (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.
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
Gr: 1-2 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Delaware County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Delaware County, IA include Delhi Elementary School, Johnston Elementary School and Maquoketa Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Delaware County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Delaware County include: Delhi Elementary School vs. Lambert Elementary School, Lambert Elementary School vs. Delhi Elementary School, West Delaware Middle School vs. Maquoketa Valley Middle School
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