Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2025-26)

Best Jefferson County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 25% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson County North Elem/middle

(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913) 886-3870

Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Jefferson West Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
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210 N Miller
Meriden, KS 66512
(785) 484-2900

Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

Valley Falls Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221

Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #44.

Perry-lecompton Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
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408 Lecompton Rd
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5159

Gr: 5-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #55.

Mclouth Middle School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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217 Summit Street
Mc Louth, KS 66054
(913) 796-6122

Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #66.

Oskaloosa Jr-sr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-2281

Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, KS

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Grantville Elementary School (Closed 2010)

3851 South St
Grantville, KS 66429
(785) 246-3212

Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Jefferson West Intermediate (Closed 2011)

500 East Sunflower
Ozawkie, KS 66070
(785) 876-2110

Gr: 4-5

Oskaloosa Middle School (Closed 2008)

404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785) 863-3237

Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Perry Elementary School (Closed 2010)

405 Cedar St
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5156

Gr: PK-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

West Franklin Learning Center Elementary - Charter (Closed 2005)

Charter School

P.o. Box 7
Winchester, KS 66097
(785) 746-5766

Gr: 5-7 | 2 students

Williamstown Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 347
Perry, KS 66073
(785) 597-5905

Gr: 5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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).