| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin Community School District | Packwood | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 642 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fairfield Community School District | Batavia | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1,525 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 2,167 students across 6 schools. The largest is Fairfield Community School District with 1,525 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Iowa
Jefferson County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Pekin Community School District (5/10). 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 Jefferson County, IA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IA?
Of the districts serving Jefferson County, Pekin Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 43rd 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.