Best Schools in Jefferson County, IA
Jefferson County, IA has 21 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,691 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, IA
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
3. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
4. Cardinal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
5. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, IA
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Cardinal Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
3. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
4. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, IA
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
3. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
4. Pekin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
5. Lincoln Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 351 Students
6. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
7. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
8. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
9. Singing Cedars School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Singing Cedars School • Private • Grades KG - 3 • 27 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, IA has a total population of 15,663 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson County, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, IA
How many schools are in Jefferson County, IA?
Jefferson County, IA has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,691 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Jefferson County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
2 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Fairfield Comm School District (4 schools)