For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,253 students in Jefferson, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, IA are Greene County High School, Greene County Middle School and Greene County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greene County High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Greene County Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ram Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-8126
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-8126
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Greene County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Grades: PK-4
| 536 students
Jefferson, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, IA include Greene County High School, Greene County Middle School and Greene County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson, IA?
3 public schools are located in Jefferson, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson, IA?
Jefferson, IA public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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