For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 561 students in Delaware County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IA are Lambert Elementary School and Earlville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lambert Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: PK-4
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Earlville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Delaware County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, IA include Lambert Elementary School and Earlville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Delaware County?
2 public preschools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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