For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 518 students in Jefferson, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jefferson, IA is Greene County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Jefferson, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson, IA include Greene County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson?
1 public preschools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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