For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 761 students in 50648, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50648, IA are Jesup Elementary School, Jesup Middle School and Prairie Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50648 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50648, IA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50648, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesup Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: PK-4
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Jesup Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 150th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Triumph Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1348 145th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Perry #1 Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50648, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50648, IA include Jesup Elementary School, Jesup Middle School and Prairie Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50648?
5 public elementary schools are located in 50648.
What is the racial composition of students in 50648?
50648 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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