Best Jefferson County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 658 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA are Pekin Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Grades: PK-1
| 298 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, IA

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Jefferson St
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
401 West Stone
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA include Pekin Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County, IA?
2 public preschools are located in Jefferson County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, IA?
Jefferson County, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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