For the 2025-26 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 73%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: PK-K | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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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