For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,087 students in Jesup, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Jesup, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Jesup, IA are Jesup Elementary School, Jesup Middle School and Jesup High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jesup, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jesup have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jesup, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesup Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Jesup Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Jesup High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 150th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Triumph Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1348 145th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Perry #1 Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jesup, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Jesup, IA include Jesup Elementary School, Jesup Middle School and Jesup High School.
How many public schools are located in Jesup, IA?
6 public schools are located in Jesup, IA.
What percentage of students in Jesup, IA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Jesup, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jesup, IA?
Jesup, IA public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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