For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,049 students in Jesup, IA (there are , serving 128 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Jesup, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jesup, IA are Jesup Elementary School, Jesup Middle School and Jesup High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jesup, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Jesup have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jesup, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jesup Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Jesup Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Jesup High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 150th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Perry #1 Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Triumph Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1348 145th St
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jesup, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jesup, IA include Jesup Elementary School, Jesup Middle School and Jesup High School.
How many public schools are located in Jesup?
6 public schools are located in Jesup.
What percentage of students in Jesup go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Jesup are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jesup?
Jesup public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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