For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 827 students in Manchester, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, IA are West Delaware Middle School and Lambert Elementary 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 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), 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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Manchester, IA (2026)
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 | 378 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 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manchester, IA include West Delaware Middle School and Lambert Elementary 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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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