For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 495 students in Maquoketa, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Maquoketa, IA is Maquoketa Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maquoketa, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Maquoketa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Maquoketa, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maquoketa Community High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Maquoketa, IA (2025-26)
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%
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 high schools in Maquoketa, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maquoketa, IA include Maquoketa Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Maquoketa?
1 public high schools are located in Maquoketa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maquoketa?
Maquoketa public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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