For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,715 students in Jackson County, IA (there are , serving 732 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue Elementary School, Easton Valley Elementary School and Andrew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 South 3rd Street
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Easton Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Andrew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Bellevue High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Maquoketa Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Maquoketa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #77.
Easton Valley Junior High / High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 W. School St.
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #88.
Briggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Grades: 3-5
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Grades: PK-2
| 271 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13 South Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
439 Wilson St
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
121 South Mitchell
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Grades: K-6
| 213 students
321 West School
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
706 Broad St
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Grades: 4-6
| 46 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue Elementary School, Easton Valley Elementary School and Andrew Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Maquoketa Community High School vs. Bellevue High School, Bellevue High School vs. Maquoketa Community High School, Bellevue Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School
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