📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Jefferson County, KS
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jefferson West Unified School District 340 | Meriden | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #2 | Jefferson County North Unified School District 339 | Winchester | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #3 | Oskaloosa Public Schools Unified School District 341 | Oskaloosa | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #4 | Perry Public Schools Unified School District 343 | Perry | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #5 | McLouth Unified School District 342 | McLouth | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #6 | Valley Falls Unified School District 338 | Valley Falls | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
Best School Districts in Jefferson County, Kansas (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Jefferson County, Kansas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Kansas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Jefferson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Jefferson County, Kansas? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Jefferson County, Kansas, the highest-rated is Jefferson West Unified School District 340 (Meriden), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 74th percentile of Kansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.