| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson West Unified School District 340 | Meriden | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 828 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jefferson County North Unified School District 339 | Nortonville | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 440 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Oskaloosa Public Schools Unified School District 341 | Oskaloosa | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 555 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Perry Public Schools Unified School District 343 | Perry | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 779 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| McLouth Unified School District 342 | Mc Louth | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 453 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Valley Falls Unified School District 338 | Valley Falls | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 401 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 3,456 students across 15 schools. The largest is Jefferson West Unified School District 340 with 828 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Kansas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Jefferson West Unified School District 340 (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jefferson County, KS?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Jefferson County, KS. 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, KS?
Of the districts serving Jefferson County, Jefferson West Unified School District 340 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th percentile among Kansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kansas only, never across state lines.