Best Public Elementary Schools in Greene County (2025-26)

Best Greene County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,065 students in Greene County, IA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, IA are Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School, Paton-churdan Elementary School and Greene County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Greene County, IA public elementary schools have an score of 66% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Greene County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111

Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Paton-churdan Elementary School

(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
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606 Adrian St.
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111

Gr: PK-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Greene County Middle School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
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101 Ram Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-8126

Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #44.

Greene County Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178

Gr: PK-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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Greene County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Grand Junction High School (Closed 2013)

405 12th St South
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5721

Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Greene County Intermediate School (Closed 2018)

405 12th Street South
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5741

Gr: 4-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856

Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rippey Elementary School (Closed 2015)

405 12th St S, 405 12th St S
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-2411

Gr: PK-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Scranton Elementary School (Closed 2009)

900 Madison
Scranton, IA 51462
(712) 652-3331

Gr: 3-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

South Elementary School (Closed 2011)

204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, IA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, IA include Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School, Paton-churdan Elementary School and Greene County Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Greene County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Greene County.

What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?

Greene County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).