Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025-26)

Best Jackson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,070 students in Jackson County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Community High School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jackson County, IA public high schools have an score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Jackson County, IA public high school have a of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Bellevue High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bellevue High School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
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1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001

Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Maquoketa Community High School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
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600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451

Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Easton Valley Junior High / High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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321 W. School St.
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221

Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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Location

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Andrew High School (Closed 2012)

13 South Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221

Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

East Central Community High School (Closed 2012)

439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510

Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

East Central Junior High School (Closed 2012)

439 Wilson St
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131

Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279

Gr: 9-12

Preston Elementary School (Closed 2014)

121 South Mitchell
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431

Gr: K-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Preston High School (Closed 2014)

321 West School
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221

Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Sabula Elementary Center (Closed 2014)

706 Broad St
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427

Gr: 4-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Community High School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School.

How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?

3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?

Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?