Best Schools in Dubuque County, IA
Dubuque County, IA has 46 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 30 elementary) serving 19,593 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Dubuque County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dubuque County, IA
The top high schools in Dubuque 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. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
3. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Hempstead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
5. Dubuque Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
6. Maquoketa Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
7. Dubuque Online School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dubuque County, IA
The top middle schools in Dubuque County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drexler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
2. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students
4. George Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
5. Maquoketa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
6. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dubuque County, IA
The top elementary schools in Dubuque County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Francis Xavier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Xavier Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 341 Students
2. Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
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Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
3. St Columbkille School
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Projected Test Scores
St Columbkille School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students
4. Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Seton Catholic Elementary School Peosta Center • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 202 Students
5. Our Lady Of Guadalupe
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Guadalupe • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
6. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
7. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
8. Epworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
9. Peosta Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
10. Carpenter Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 196 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dubuque County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dubuque County, IA has a total population of 99,266 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dubuque County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dubuque County, IA
How many schools are in Dubuque County, IA?
Dubuque County, IA has 46 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 30 elementary schools, serving 19,593 students in total.
How do schools in Dubuque County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Dubuque County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Dubuque County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dubuque 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: 52%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dubuque County
5 places in Dubuque County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Dubuque Comm School District (17 schools)
- Western Dubuque Comm School District (8 schools)