For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 591 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA are Washington Elementary School and Pekin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Grades: PK-1
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Jefferson St
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
401 West Stone
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA include Washington Elementary School and Pekin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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