Maquoketa: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Maquoketa. Maquoketa Community High School is the largest at 498 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,282 students.
- ~1,519 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,519 residents per school. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Maquoketa Comm School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,282 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 101 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 682 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.2% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Wartburg Theological Seminary |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 28.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wartburg Theological Seminary |
| Nearest College · City | Dubuque |
| Nearest College · Phone | (563) 589-0200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 28.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Maquoketa Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 126 S Second St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (563) 652-3874 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 52060 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2780 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.7% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12