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Best Jasper County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 5,522 students in Jasper County, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 124 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jasper County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lynnville-sully Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Gr: 3-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lynnville-sully High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Pcm High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 East Highway 163
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-3465
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Pcm Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Gr: PK-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Baxter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Baxter High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Newton Senior High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Berg Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N 5th Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Gr: 5-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Gr: K-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
West Academy Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Gr: 10-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IA include Lynnville-sully Middle School, Lynnville-sully Elementary School and Prairie City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County?
18 public schools are located in Jasper County.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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