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Best Buchanan County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,507 students in Buchanan County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, IA are Jesup Middle School, Independence Junior Senior High School and Wapsie Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Buchanan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jesup Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Wapsie Valley High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
East Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Rural Elementary School #1
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1099 Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Rural Elementary School #2
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Rural Elementary School #4
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1153 Denison Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 635-2071
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 150th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Perry #1 Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Triumph Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1348 145th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan County, IA include Jesup Middle School, Independence Junior Senior High School and Wapsie Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buchanan County?
10 public middle schools are located in Buchanan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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