For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,029 students in Jackson County, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue Elementary School, Andrew Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
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 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1003 Pershing Road
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5157
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13 South Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
439 Wilson St
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Gr: 9-12
121 South Mitchell
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Gr: K-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
321 West School
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
706 Broad St
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Gr: 4-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue Elementary School, Andrew Middle School and Andrew Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Bellevue Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School, Easton Valley Elementary School vs. Cardinal Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School vs. Bellevue Elementary School
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