For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 523 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 57% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 70%), 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greene County Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Grades: PK-4
| 523 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 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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