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5 schools in Jefferson

Ohio · Public K-12

Jefferson's public-school directory holds 5 schools, serving about 1,971 K-12 students inside Ohio (an average of 394 per school).

4-year change in Jefferson

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,971
+696 (+55%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
+2 (+67%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,522
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,971
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12

About Jefferson

Jefferson is a sparse Ohio city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,971 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-school enrollment runs near 394, lower than the state mean of about 469.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson has grew 55% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,275 students to 1,971. Jefferson now counts 5 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jefferson discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jefferson?
Jefferson, Ohio has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,971 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Jefferson?
Jefferson has 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Jefferson?
Jefferson Elementary is the largest public school in Jefferson by enrollment, with approximately 654 students.
What school districts serve Jefferson?
Jefferson is served by 2 public school districts, including Jefferson Area Local, Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center.
What grade levels do public schools in Jefferson cover?
Public schools in Jefferson serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.