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Best Public Schools in Delhi, IA

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517

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedMaquoketa Valley Middle School11^th of 344 Iowa middle schools

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Maquoketa Valley Middle School up 26 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Delhi, Iowa is home to three exceptional schools that consistently rank among the top in the state: Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, Maquoketa Valley Middle School, and Delhi Elementary School. These schools, part of the Maquoketa Valley Community School District, have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, with standout performance in test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings.

Maquoketa Valley Senior High School stands out as a top-performing school, ranked 29th out of 340 Iowa high schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with over 84.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as an impressive 88.3% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024. Maquoketa Valley Middle School is also a shining star, ranked 11th out of 344 Iowa middle schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 5-star rating. The middle school's exceptional test scores, with over 86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 87.3% in Mathematics, are a testament to the district's academic excellence.

Delhi Elementary School, ranked 57th out of 576 Iowa elementary schools in 2024-2025 with a 5-star rating, also demonstrates strong academic performance, with over 81.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82.7% in Mathematics. While the schools face challenges, such as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, they continue to deliver outstanding educational outcomes, even with relatively high free/reduced lunch rates. The consistent high performance of these schools is a reflection of the dedication and effectiveness of the district's educators and administrators.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)									ISASP Mathematics (2025)									ISASP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maquoketa Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	112 Third Street	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-9411	145	9	15.9	27.6%	141 (97.2%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	86.3	11^th of 344 public middle schools	96.8%		79.7	37^th of 337 public middle schools	89.0%	26				86.0	87.3	93.5							93.0	87.3	95.7					87.0		$10,472	$273	$10,199
Delhi Elementary School	Public	3-5	112 Third Street	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 922-9411	166	9	17.6	34.3%	158 (95.2%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	81.8	57^th of 576 public elementary schools	90.1%		84.9	37^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.4%	20	81.7	83.3	88.5							93.3	87.0	82.7							76.9			$12,731	$417	$12,314
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	107 South St	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-2091	206	18	11.2	32.0%	198 (96.1%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	80.8	29^th of 340 public high schools	91.5%		77.9	43^rd of 338 public high schools	87.3%	14							85.4	84.5	85.2							89.6	84.5	77.8			81.0	$16,346	$544	$15,802

Cities Near Delhi

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Earlville	4.65 mi	1
Hopkinton	7.04 mi	1
Manchester	7.45 mi	3	106^th
Dyersville	10.39 mi	1	323^rd
Monticello	14.58 mi	4	146^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.