Best Public Schools in 50129 (Jefferson, IA) (2025-26)

Best 50129 Iowa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,255 students in 50129, IA.

The top ranked public schools in 50129, IA are Greene County Middle School, Greene County High School and Greene County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 50129 have an score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50129, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50129, IA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

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: #22.

Greene County High School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
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1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188

Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

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%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50129 Iowa

50129, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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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%

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 schools in 50129, IA?

The top ranked public schools in 50129, IA include Greene County Middle School, Greene County High School and Greene County Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 50129?

3 public schools are located in 50129.

What is the racial composition of students in 50129?

50129 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).