For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,440 students in Greene County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, IA are Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School, Paton-churdan Elementary School and Greene County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 99:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Paton-churdan Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Greene County Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ram Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Gr: 5-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Greene County High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Greene County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Gr: PK-4 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, IA include Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School, Paton-churdan Elementary School and Greene County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
5 public schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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