For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,029 students in Jackson County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue Elementary School, Andrew Middle School and Andrew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 South 3rd Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Andrew Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Easton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Maquoketa Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Gr: 3-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13 South Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
439 Wilson St
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Gr: 9-12
121 South Mitchell
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Gr: K-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
321 West School
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
706 Broad St
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Gr: 4-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue Elementary School, Andrew Middle School and Andrew Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Bellevue Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School, Easton Valley Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School vs. Easton Valley Elementary School
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