| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Community School District | Delaware | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 705 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| West Delaware County Community School District | Masonville | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,380 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District | Colesburg | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 516 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Delaware County compares
Together they enroll 2,601 students across 10 schools. The largest is West Delaware County Community School District with 1,380 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Delaware County, Iowa
Delaware County has 3 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Delaware County is Maquoketa Valley Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Delaware County, IA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Delaware County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Delaware County, IA?
Of the districts serving Delaware County, Maquoketa Valley Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.