For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,431 students in Jefferson County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KS are Jefferson County North Elem/middle, Jefferson West Middle School and Valley Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County North Elem/middle
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Perry-lecompton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
Mclouth Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #66.
Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3851 South St
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212
Grades: PK
| 23 students
500 East Sunflower
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
405 Cedar St
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156
Grades: PK-4
| 178 students
P.o. Box 7
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766
Grades: 5-7
| 2 students
Po Box 347
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905
Grades: 5
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, KS include Jefferson County North Elem/middle, Jefferson West Middle School and Valley Falls Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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