For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 837 students in Manchester, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, IA are Lambert Elementary School and West Delaware Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Manchester, IA (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.
West Delaware Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
Manchester, Iowa 九游体育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 elementary schools in Manchester, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, IA include Lambert Elementary School and West Delaware Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manchester?
2 public elementary schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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