Jefferson County Public Schools
Jefferson County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,159
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Jefferson 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 Kansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Jefferson County has 5 district entries. Jefferson West is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. McLouth has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
14
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
3,159
14 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Jefferson County
Jefferson West
Oskaloosa Public Schools
McLouth
Jefferson County North
Valley Falls
14 Public Schools in Jefferson 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 dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County North Elem/Middle | Listed only | Jefferson County North | Nortonville, 66060Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 325 |
| Jefferson West Elementary School | Listed only | Jefferson West | Meriden, 66512Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 307 |
| Oskaloosa Elem | Listed only | Oskaloosa Public Schools | Oskaloosa, 66066Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 293 |
| Valley Falls Elem | Listed only | Valley Falls | Valley Falls, 66088Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 284 |
| Perry Lecompton High | Listed only | Perry Public Schools | Perry, 66073Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 279 |
| Jefferson West Middle | Listed only | Jefferson West | Meriden, 66512Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 262 |
| Oskaloosa JR-SR High School | Listed only | Oskaloosa Public Schools | Oskaloosa, 66066Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 260 |
| Jefferson West High | Listed only | Jefferson West | Meriden, 66512Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 258 |
| McLouth Elem | Listed only | McLouth | McLouth, 66054Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 237 |
| Perry-Lecompton Middle | Listed only | Perry Public Schools | Perry, 66073Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 207 |
| McLouth High | Listed only | McLouth | McLouth, 66054Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 124 |
| Valley Falls High | Listed only | Valley Falls | Valley Falls, 66088Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 116 |
| Jefferson Co North High | Listed only | Jefferson County North | Winchester, 66097Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 115 |
| McLouth Middle | Listed only | McLouth | McLouth, 66054Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 92 |
Jefferson County North Elem/Middle
Jefferson County North
Nortonville, 66060 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson West Elementary School
Jefferson West
Meriden, 66512 / Rural: Fringe
Oskaloosa Elem
Oskaloosa Public Schools
Oskaloosa, 66066 / Rural: Distant
Valley Falls Elem
Valley Falls
Valley Falls, 66088 / Rural: Distant
Perry Lecompton High
Perry Public Schools
Perry, 66073 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson West Middle
Jefferson West
Meriden, 66512 / Rural: Fringe
Oskaloosa JR-SR High School
Oskaloosa Public Schools
Oskaloosa, 66066 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson West High
Jefferson West
Meriden, 66512 / Rural: Fringe
McLouth Elem
McLouth
McLouth, 66054 / Rural: Distant
Perry-Lecompton Middle
Perry Public Schools
Perry, 66073 / Rural: Distant
McLouth High
McLouth
McLouth, 66054 / Rural: Distant
Valley Falls High
Valley Falls
Valley Falls, 66088 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson Co North High
Jefferson County North
Winchester, 66097 / Rural: Distant
McLouth Middle
McLouth
McLouth, 66054 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kansas. 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 Jefferson County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Start with the 5 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.
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.