For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,980 students in Jefferson, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, OH are Jefferson Area Sr High School, Jefferson Area Junior High School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Area Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Grades: 7-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Grades: K-6
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Poplar St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Campus
Vocational School
1565 State Route 167
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson, OH include Jefferson Area Sr High School, Jefferson Area Junior High School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson?
5 public schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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