For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,008 students in Jefferson County, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, KS are Jefferson West Elementary School, Oskaloosa Elementary School and Jefferson County North Elem/middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson West Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2455
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Oskaloosa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2254
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson County North Elem/middle
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mclouth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6152
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Perry-lecompton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #88.
Mclouth Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3851 South St
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212
Grades: PK
| 23 students
500 East Sunflower
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
405 Cedar St
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156
Grades: PK-4
| 178 students
P.o. Box 7
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 5-7
| 2 students
Po Box 347
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905
Grades: 5
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, KS include Jefferson West Elementary School, Oskaloosa Elementary School and Jefferson County North Elem/middle.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jefferson County include: Oskaloosa Elementary School vs. Jefferson County North Elem/middle, Oskaloosa Elementary School vs. Jefferson West Elementary School, Jefferson County North Elem/middle vs. Jefferson West Elementary School
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