For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 343 students in Jesup, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jesup, IA are Jesup Middle School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Perry #1 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jesup, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jesup have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jesup, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jesup Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 150th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Triumph Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1348 145th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jesup, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jesup, IA include Jesup Middle School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Perry #1 Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jesup?
4 public middle schools are located in Jesup.
What is the racial composition of students in Jesup?
Jesup public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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