For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 670 students in Jewell, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jewell, IA are South Hamilton Elementary School and South Hamilton Middle And High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jewell, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jewell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jewell, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jewell, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jewell, IA include South Hamilton Elementary School and South Hamilton Middle And High School.
How many public schools are located in Jewell?
2 public schools are located in Jewell.
What is the racial composition of students in Jewell?
Jewell public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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