For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,280 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 90%).
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 53% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maquoketa, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Community High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Maquoketa Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Gr: 3-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Maquoketa, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Gr: 9-12
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 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Maquoketa?
Maquoketa public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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