Buchanan County Public Schools

Buchanan County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,346

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Buchanan County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Buchanan County has 4 district entries. Wapsie Valley Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Jesup has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 12 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Buchanan County

Reported Enrollment

3,346

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12

Middle2

High3

Other1

4 School Districts in Buchanan County

Independence Comm School District

4 schools

1,419 students

Jesup Comm School District

6 schools

1,069 students

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

7 schools

702 students

East Buchanan Comm School District

3 schools

583 students

18 Public Schools in Buchanan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Buchanan County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Independence Junior Senior High School	Listed only	Independence Comm School District	Independence, 50644Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	701
Jesup Elementary School	Listed only	Jesup Comm School District	Jesup, 50648Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	438
West Elementary School	Listed only	Independence Comm School District	Independence, 50644Rural: Fringe	3–6	Primary	381
East Buchanan Elementary School	Listed only	East Buchanan Comm School District	Winthrop, 50682Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	309
East Elementary School	Listed only	Independence Comm School District	Independence, 50644Town: Distant	KG–2	Primary	298
Jesup High School	Listed only	Jesup Comm School District	Jesup, 50648Rural: Distant	9–12	High	278
Jesup Middle School	Listed only	Jesup Comm School District	Jesup, 50648Rural: Distant	5–8	Middle	252
Fairbank Elementary School	Listed only	Wapsie Valley Comm School District	Fairbank, 50629Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	195
East Buchanan High School	Listed only	East Buchanan Comm School District	Winthrop, 50682Rural: Distant	9–12	High	186
East Buchanan Middle School	Listed only	East Buchanan Comm School District	Winthrop, 50682Rural: Distant	7–8	Middle	88
Triumph Elementary School	Listed only	Jesup Comm School District	Jesup, 50648Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	41
Early Childhood Center	Listed only	Independence Comm School District	Independence, 50644Town: Distant	PK	Other	39
Perry #1 Elementary School	Listed only	Jesup Comm School District	Jesup, 50648Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	37
Rural Elementary School #2	Listed only	Wapsie Valley Comm School District	Fairbank, 50629Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	26
Rural Elementary School #1	Listed only	Wapsie Valley Comm School District	Fairbank, 50629Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	24
Prairie Grove Elementary School	Listed only	Jesup Comm School District	Jesup, 50648Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	23
Rural Elementary School #3	Listed only	Wapsie Valley Comm School District	Hazleton, 50641Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	15
Rural Elementary School #4	Listed only	Wapsie Valley Comm School District	Fairbank, 50629Rural: Distant	KG–8	Primary	15

Independence Junior Senior High School

Independence Comm School District

Independence, 50644 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only7–12High701 students

Jesup Elementary School

Jesup Comm School District

Jesup, 50648 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–4Primary438 students

West Elementary School

Independence Comm School District

Independence, 50644 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only3–6Primary381 students

East Buchanan Elementary School

East Buchanan Comm School District

Winthrop, 50682 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary309 students

East Elementary School

Independence Comm School District

Independence, 50644 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–2Primary298 students

Jesup High School

Jesup Comm School District

Jesup, 50648 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High278 students

Jesup Middle School

Jesup Comm School District

Jesup, 50648 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–8Middle252 students

Fairbank Elementary School

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Fairbank, 50629 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary195 students

East Buchanan High School

East Buchanan Comm School District

Winthrop, 50682 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High186 students

East Buchanan Middle School

East Buchanan Comm School District

Winthrop, 50682 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–8Middle88 students

Triumph Elementary School

Jesup Comm School District

Jesup, 50648 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary41 students

Early Childhood Center

Independence Comm School District

Independence, 50644 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPKOther39 students

Perry #1 Elementary School

Jesup Comm School District

Jesup, 50648 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary37 students

Rural Elementary School #2

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Fairbank, 50629 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary26 students

Rural Elementary School #1

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Fairbank, 50629 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary24 students

Prairie Grove Elementary School

Jesup Comm School District

Jesup, 50648 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary23 students

Rural Elementary School #3

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Hazleton, 50641 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary15 students

Rural Elementary School #4

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Fairbank, 50629 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary15 students

Buchanan County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Buchanan County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Buchanan County public school directory?

The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Buchanan County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Buchanan County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Buchanan County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Buchanan County?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Buchanan County Education OverviewCounty school score: 68/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.