Top 10 Best Jasper County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,934 students in Jasper County, IA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jasper County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12476 Hwy F62 E
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
12476 Hwy F62 E
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
309 East Plainsmen Road
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Grades: K-4
| 268 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Pcm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Baxter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #1010.
Baxter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Rank: #1111.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 206 students
Rank: #1212.
Berg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1313.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Grades: K-4
| 224 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jasper County, IA

Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
307 West Mohawk Dr
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, IA include Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jasper County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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