Education
Education in Maquoketa is built on a tradition of excellence. Residents take advantage of first-rate educational resources for people of all ages. Maquoketa is renowned for its outstanding school districts, where parents, teachers and administration work together to realize the potential of all students and foster a lifetime love of learning. A well-rounded curriculum emphasized traditional as well as contemporary leaning skills to prepare students for the future. As a rule, class sizes are small, so each student receives the personalized attention he or she deserves.
Catholic
Maquoketa is also home to a catholic school in which Gospel values are taught in a God-centered environment. The curriculum at the school emphasizes development of the child academically as well as spiritually, culturally, emotionally, physically and socially.
Sacred Heart School
806 Eddy Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-3743
dbqe38@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
www.sacredheartmaquoketa.org
Preschool
A number of preschools also serve the educational needs of Maquoketa residents.
Sunshine Preschool and Daycare
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-2847
www.sunshinechildren.org
Kids of the Kingdom Sacred Heart Preschool
302 Eddy Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-3743
www.sacredheartmaquoketa.org
Little Shepherd Preschool
210 E. Platt St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-5858
www.Littleshepherdpreschool.com
Elementary School
The Maquoketa Elementary School's curriculum focuses on the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, with additional emphasis on "learning to learn" and character education. The remainder of the curriculum includes exploration of human relationships, science and global awareness. The schools create a sense of community that promotes, practices and teaches the goals of peace, justice, and tolerance in order to help develop personal characteristics within children that will enable them to become kind and caring members of a global community.
Delwood Community School
311 Delmar Avenue
P.O. Box 292
Delmar, IA 52037
563-674-4164
www.delwood.iowapages.org
Cardinal Elementary School 1003 East Pershing Road |
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Briggs Elementary School
400 West Quarry Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-4996
www.maquoketa.k12.ia.us/briggs_lmc.html
Middle School
The Middle School strives to provide a balanced curriculum that builds upon fundamental skills and includes multiple opportunities for creativity and exploration while celebrating individual differences.
Maquoketa Middle School 200 East Locust Street |
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High School
Maquoketa Community High School is a four-year school accredited by the North Central Association since 1912. Over 100 courses are offered in the core subjects, the arts and in vocational education. Accelerated classes are available, and students may take Iowa Communications Network (ICN) or college courses for credit. The high school also offers a wide array of athletics, extracurricular activities, clubs and organizations. The high school also sponsors the Maquoketa Alternative Classroom (MAC), an alternative high school diploma program designed to help students who are in danger of dropping our of school or have dropped out. Special classrooms are available for those with learning disabilities, and the School-to-Career program offers students real-world experiences to prepare them for the post-graduation work environment. Advanced students may enroll in the Talented and Gifted Program; adult education courses are also offered at the high school in cooperation with Clinton Community College.
Maquoketa High School 600 Washington Street |
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College/University
For those pursuing higher education, a number of community vocational and four-year colleges are within as easy commute form Maquoketa. Extended learning opportunities are offered through Community Connections, which offers academic, enrichment, recreation and family opportunities for students before and after school and during the summer months; Maquoketa Community Center, which partners with the city provide on-going enrichment activities for children, youth and adults; and Eastern Iowa Community College District, which provides training and recertification classes to individuals, businesses and industries. Other notable colleges are within easy reach of Maquoketa. These include HamiltonTech, Northern Iowa Community College, Palmer College, Kirkwood Community College, Loras College, Clarke College, The University of Dubuque, St. Ambrose University, Blackhawk College, Mt. St. Clare College, and the University of Iowa, all within 30 to 90 miles from Maquoketa.
Eastern Iowa Community College
714 West Platt Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-5000
www.eicc.edu
Ashford University
400 North Bluff Street
Clinton, IA 52742
563-242-4257
www.ashford.edu
After School
Fun After School Time Program (FAST) Sunshine School
101 Creslane Drive
Maquoketa, IA 52060
563-652-2847
www.sunshinechildren.org