For the 2025 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 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), 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 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jewell, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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