For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,669 students in Jasper County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 145 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA are Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jasper County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Lynnville-sully Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Grades: K-4
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Lynnville-sully High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #88.
Pcm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 East Highway 163
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #1010.
Pcm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1111.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1212.
Baxter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1313.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 206 students
Rank: #1414.
Newton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #1515.
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
Berg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1717.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Grades: K-4
| 224 students
Rank: #1818.
West Academy Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Grades: 10-12
| 61 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
307 West Mohawk Dr
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA include Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County?
18 public schools are located in Jasper County.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jasper County include: Colfax-mingo Elementary School vs. Prairie City Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Newton Senior High School
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