For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,735 students in Jackson County, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 726 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, Andrew Elementary School and Easton Valley 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 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Easton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Maquoketa Community High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Maquoketa Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Easton Valley Junior High / High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Quarry St
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4996
Gr: 3-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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, Andrew Elementary School and Easton Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
10 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (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, Easton Valley Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School
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