| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Dubuque County Community School District | Bernard | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 3,742 | 8 | PK–12 | 10 |
| Dubuque Community School District | Dubuque | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 10,518 | 18 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Dubuque County compares
Together they enroll 14,260 students across 26 schools. The largest is Dubuque Community School District with 10,518 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County has 2 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dubuque County is Western Dubuque County Community School District (8/10). 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 Dubuque County, IA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, IA?
Of the districts serving Dubuque County, Western Dubuque County Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd 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.