For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 591 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA are Washington Elementary School and Pekin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2110
Gr: PK-1 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Pekin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Packwood, IA 52580
(641) 661-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 Jefferson St
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Gr: K-4 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Gr: 7-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, IA include Washington Elementary School and Pekin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).