For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,228 students in Jefferson County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 239 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IA are Pekin Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Grades: PK-1
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Fillmore
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Grades: 5-8
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Broadway
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Pence Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South 6th Street
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2957
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2957
Grades: 2-4
| 316 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Jefferson St
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
401 West Stone
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IA include Pekin Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, IA?
6 public schools are located in Jefferson County, IA.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, IA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, IA?
Jefferson County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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