For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,282 students in Maquoketa, IA (there are , serving 158 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Maquoketa, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Maquoketa, IA are Maquoketa Community High School, Maquoketa Middle School and Briggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maquoketa, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Maquoketa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maquoketa, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Maquoketa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Briggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Grades: 3-5
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Grades: PK-2
| 271 students
Maquoketa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maquoketa, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Maquoketa, IA include Maquoketa Community High School, Maquoketa Middle School and Briggs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Maquoketa?
4 public schools are located in Maquoketa.
What percentage of students in Maquoketa go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Maquoketa are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maquoketa?
Maquoketa public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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