Best Schools in Delaware County, IA
Delaware County, IA has 27 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 7,793 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Delaware County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Delaware County, IA
The top high schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Dubuque High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
2. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
3. West Delaware High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
4. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
5. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Edgewood-colesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 207 Students
7. North-linn Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
8. Starmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delaware County, IA
The top middle schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maquoketa Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
2. West Delaware Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 Students
3. Drexler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
4. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
5. North-linn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
6. Starmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delaware County, IA
The top elementary schools in Delaware County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delhi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 148 Students
2. Carpenter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 196 Students
3. Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
4. North Linn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
5. Farley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
6. Cascade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
7. Lambert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 509 Students
8. Starmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
9. Dyersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
10. Shannon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Delaware County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delaware County, IA has a total population of 17,488 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delaware County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Delaware County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delaware County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delaware County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Delaware County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Delaware County, IA
How many schools are in Delaware County, IA?
Delaware County, IA has 27 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 7,793 students in total.
How do schools in Delaware County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Delaware County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Delaware County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Delaware County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Delaware County
6 places in Delaware County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Delhi (3)
- Manchester (3)
- Colesburg (1)
- Dyersville (1)
- Earlville (1)
- Hopkinton (1)
School districts (2)
- Maquoketa Valley Comm School District (5 schools)
- West Delaware County Comm School District (3 schools)