For the 2025 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
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: 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
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 465 students
Delaware County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 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 29% (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: Lambert Elementary School vs. Delhi Elementary School, Delhi Elementary School vs. Lambert Elementary School, West Delaware Middle School vs. Maquoketa Valley Middle School
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