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Best Jefferson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,971 students in Jefferson, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, OH are Jefferson Area Sr High School, Jefferson Area Junior High School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jefferson, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Area Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 S Poplar St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Gr: 2-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Campus
Vocational School
1565 State Route 167
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Gr: 6-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson, OH include Jefferson Area Sr High School, Jefferson Area Junior High School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson?
5 public schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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