For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 880 students in 50129, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50129, IA are Greene County Middle School and Greene County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50129 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50129, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50129, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene County Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ram Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-8126
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-8126
Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Greene County Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3178
Gr: PK-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
50129, Iowa 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50129, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50129, IA include Greene County Middle School and Greene County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50129?
2 public elementary schools are located in 50129.
What is the racial composition of students in 50129?
50129 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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