For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 355 students in Jewell, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Jewell, IA is South Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jewell, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jewell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jewell, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jewell, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jewell, IA include South Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jewell?
1 public elementary schools are located in Jewell.
What is the racial composition of students in Jewell?
Jewell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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