| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Community School District | Bellevue | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 805 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Andrew Community School District | Andrew | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 147 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Easton Valley Community School District | Miles | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 499 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Midland Community School District | Monmouth | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 508 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dubuque Community School District | La Motte | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 10,518 | 18 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Maquoketa Community School District | Maquoketa | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,314 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 13,791 students across 29 schools. The largest is Dubuque Community School District with 10,518 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, Iowa
Jackson County has 6 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Bellevue Community School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jackson County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Jackson County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, IA?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Bellevue Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.