For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,303 students in 52057, IA (there are , serving 253 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 52057, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 52057, IA are West Delaware Middle School, Lambert Elementary School and West Delaware High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 52057 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 52057, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52057, IA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
West Delaware High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
52057, Iowa 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 schools in 52057, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 52057, IA include West Delaware Middle School, Lambert Elementary School and West Delaware High School.
How many public schools are located in 52057?
3 public schools are located in 52057.
What percentage of students in 52057 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 52057 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 52057?
52057 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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